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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,981.76, 409,438.37 and 235,930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,981.76, 409,438.37 and 235,930.52 is: 325,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,981.76 : 409,438.37 = 235,930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,981.76/409,438.37 = 235,930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,981.76x = 409,438.37 × 235,930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,981.76x = 96,599,004,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,599,004,315.21/296,981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,269.15

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