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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,686.80, 392,530.20 and 235,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,686.80, 392,530.20 and 235,442.80 is: 353,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,686.80 : 392,530.20 = 235,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,686.80/392,530.20 = 235,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,686.80x = 392,530.20 × 235,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,686.80x = 92,418,409,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,418,409,372.56/261,686.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,164.20

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