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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,535.80, 375,777.78 and 235,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,535.80, 375,777.78 and 235,916.92 is: 353,850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,535.80 : 375,777.78 = 235,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,535.80/375,777.78 = 235,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,535.80x = 375,777.78 × 235,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,535.80x = 88,652,336,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,652,336,462.04/250,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,850.97

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