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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,907.60, 353,861.40 and 232,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,907.60, 353,861.40 and 232,019.60 is: 348,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,907.60 : 353,861.40 = 232,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,907.60/353,861.40 = 232,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,907.60x = 353,861.40 × 232,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,907.60x = 82,102,780,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,102,780,483.44/235,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,029.40

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