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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,931.70, 331,237.50 and 235,931.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,931.70, 331,237.50 and 235,931.70 is: 331,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,931.70 : 331,237.50 = 235,931.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,931.70/331,237.50 = 235,931.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,931.70x = 331,237.50 × 235,931.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,931.70x = 78,149,426,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,149,426,478.75/235,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,237.50

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