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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,699.88, 442,052.88 and 235,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,699.88, 442,052.88 and 235,909.26 is: 353,866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,699.88 : 442,052.88 = 235,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,699.88/442,052.88 = 235,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,699.88x = 442,052.88 × 235,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,699.88x = 104,284,367,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,284,367,801.67/294,699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,866.34

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