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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,963.20, 403,444.80 and 235,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,963.20, 403,444.80 and 235,720.80 is: 353,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,963.20 : 403,444.80 = 235,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,963.20/403,444.80 = 235,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,963.20x = 403,444.80 × 235,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,963.20x = 95,100,331,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,100,331,011.84/268,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,581.20

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