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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,990.52, 388,203.54 and 235,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,990.52, 388,203.54 and 235,598.12 is: 325,491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,990.52 : 388,203.54 = 235,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,990.52/388,203.54 = 235,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,990.52x = 388,203.54 × 235,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,990.52x = 91,460,024,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,460,024,201.34/280,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,491.49

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