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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,962.02, 379,088.62 and 235,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,962.02, 379,088.62 and 235,460 is: 351,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,962.02 : 379,088.62 = 235,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,962.02/379,088.62 = 235,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,962.02x = 379,088.62 × 235,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,962.02x = 89,260,206,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,260,206,465.20/253,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,470.69

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