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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,847.60, 396,688.20 and 235,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,847.60, 396,688.20 and 235,298.80 is: 352,430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,847.60 : 396,688.20 = 235,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,847.60/396,688.20 = 235,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,847.60x = 396,688.20 × 235,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,847.60x = 93,340,257,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,340,257,434.16/264,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,430.07

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