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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,905.40, 383,858.10 and 235,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,905.40, 383,858.10 and 235,687.80 is: 353,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,905.40 : 383,858.10 = 235,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,905.40/383,858.10 = 235,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,905.40x = 383,858.10 × 235,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,905.40x = 90,470,671,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,470,671,101.18/255,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,531.70

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