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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,691.23, 442,039.94 and 235,900.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,691.23, 442,039.94 and 235,900.62 is: 353,853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,691.23 : 442,039.94 = 235,900.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,691.23/442,039.94 = 235,900.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,691.23x = 442,039.94 × 235,900.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,691.23x = 104,277,497,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,277,497,273.54/294,691.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,853.41

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