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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,904.60, 353,856.90 and 189,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,904.60, 353,856.90 and 189,248.60 is: 283,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,904.60 : 353,856.90 = 189,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,904.60/353,856.90 = 189,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,904.60x = 353,856.90 × 189,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,904.60x = 66,966,922,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966,922,925.34/235,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,872.90

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