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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,801.60, 431,702.40 and 235,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,801.60, 431,702.40 and 235,270.40 is: 352,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,801.60 : 431,702.40 = 235,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,801.60/431,702.40 = 235,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,801.60x = 431,702.40 × 235,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,801.60x = 101,566,796,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,566,796,328.96/287,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,905.60

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