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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,920.40, 353,650.20 and 211,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,920.40, 353,650.20 and 211,037.20 is: 316,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,920.40 : 353,650.20 = 211,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,920.40/353,650.20 = 211,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,920.40x = 353,650.20 × 211,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,920.40x = 74,633,347,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,633,347,987.44/235,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,349.70

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