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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,052, 448,002.36 and 235,536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,052, 448,002.36 and 235,536.12 is: 352,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,052 : 448,002.36 = 235,536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,052/448,002.36 = 235,536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,052x = 448,002.36 × 235,536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,052x = 105,520,737,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,520,737,625.24/299,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,850.80

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