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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,749.40, 392,624.10 and 235,177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,749.40, 392,624.10 and 235,177.35 is: 352,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,749.40 : 392,624.10 = 235,177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,749.40/392,624.10 = 235,177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,749.40x = 392,624.10 × 235,177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,749.40x = 92,336,295,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,336,295,384.14/261,749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,766.03

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