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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,696.30, 392,544.45 and 235,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,696.30, 392,544.45 and 235,452.30 is: 353,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,696.30 : 392,544.45 = 235,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,696.30/392,544.45 = 235,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,696.30x = 392,544.45 × 235,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,696.30x = 92,425,493,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425,493,604.74/261,696.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,178.45

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