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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,210.60, 427,815.90 and 235,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,210.60, 427,815.90 and 235,444.20 is: 353,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,210.60 : 427,815.90 = 235,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,210.60/427,815.90 = 235,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,210.60x = 427,815.90 × 235,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,210.60x = 100,726,772,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,726,772,322.78/285,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,166.30

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