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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,692.61, 442,042.00 and 235,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,692.61, 442,042.00 and 235,902 is: 353,855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,692.61 : 442,042.00 = 235,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,692.61/442,042.00 = 235,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,692.61x = 442,042.00 × 235,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,692.61x = 104,278,592,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,278,592,473.76/294,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,855.47

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