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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,534.80, 375,776.28 and 235,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,534.80, 375,776.28 and 235,915.92 is: 353,849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,534.80 : 375,776.28 = 235,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,534.80/375,776.28 = 235,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,534.80x = 375,776.28 × 235,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,534.80x = 88,651,606,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651,606,810.38/250,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,849.47

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