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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,701.60, 358,052.40 and 235,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,701.60, 358,052.40 and 235,202.40 is: 352,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,701.60 : 358,052.40 = 235,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,701.60/358,052.40 = 235,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,701.60x = 358,052.40 × 235,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,701.60x = 84,214,783,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,214,783,805.76/238,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,803.60

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