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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,995.52, 388,210.44 and 235,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,995.52, 388,210.44 and 235,603.12 is: 325,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,995.52 : 388,210.44 = 235,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,995.52/388,210.44 = 235,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,995.52x = 388,210.44 × 235,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,995.52x = 91,463,590,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,463,590,880.57/280,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,498.40

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