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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,271.60, 394,907.40 and 235,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,271.60, 394,907.40 and 235,715.40 is: 353,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,271.60 : 394,907.40 = 235,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,271.60/394,907.40 = 235,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,271.60x = 394,907.40 × 235,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,271.60x = 93,085,755,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,085,755,753.96/263,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,573.10

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