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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,755.40, 392,633.10 and 235,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,755.40, 392,633.10 and 235,183.35 is: 352,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,755.40 : 392,633.10 = 235,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,755.40/392,633.10 = 235,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,755.40x = 392,633.10 × 235,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,755.40x = 92,340,767,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,340,767,778.89/261,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,775.03

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