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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,913.20, 353,178.60 and 208,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,913.20, 353,178.60 and 208,265.20 is: 311,787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,913.20 : 353,178.60 = 208,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,913.20/353,178.60 = 208,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,913.20x = 353,178.60 × 208,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,913.20x = 73,554,811,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,554,811,764.72/235,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,787.61

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