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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,942.40, 353,683.20 and 211,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,942.40, 353,683.20 and 211,059.20 is: 316,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,942.40 : 353,683.20 = 211,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,942.40/353,683.20 = 211,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,942.40x = 353,683.20 × 211,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,942.40x = 74,648,093,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,648,093,245.44/235,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,382.70

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