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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,661.20, 392,491.80 and 235,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,661.20, 392,491.80 and 235,417.20 is: 353,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,661.20 : 392,491.80 = 235,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,661.20/392,491.80 = 235,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,661.20x = 392,491.80 × 235,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,661.20x = 92,399,320,578.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,399,320,578.96/261,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,125.80

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