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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,051.10, 459,076.65 and 235,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,051.10, 459,076.65 and 235,192.30 is: 352,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,051.10 : 459,076.65 = 235,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,051.10/459,076.65 = 235,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,051.10x = 459,076.65 × 235,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,051.10x = 107,971,293,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,971,293,189.80/306,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,788.45

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