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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,680.70, 392,521.05 and 235,436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,680.70, 392,521.05 and 235,436.70 is: 353,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,680.70 : 392,521.05 = 235,436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,680.70/392,521.05 = 235,436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,680.70x = 392,521.05 × 235,436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,680.70x = 92,413,860,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413,860,692.54/261,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,155.05

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