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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,710.80, 418,066.20 and 235,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,710.80, 418,066.20 and 235,408.20 is: 353,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,710.80 : 418,066.20 = 235,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,710.80/418,066.20 = 235,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,710.80x = 418,066.20 × 235,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,710.80x = 98,416,211,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,416,211,622.84/278,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,112.30

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