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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,688.66, 442,036.14 and 235,898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,688.66, 442,036.14 and 235,898.06 is: 353,849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,688.66 : 442,036.14 = 235,898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,688.66/442,036.14 = 235,898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,688.66x = 442,036.14 × 235,898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,688.66x = 104,275,467,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,275,467,875.89/294,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,849.61

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