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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,676.64, 424,785.96 and 235,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,676.64, 424,785.96 and 235,918.80 is: 325,715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,676.64 : 424,785.96 = 235,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,676.64/424,785.96 = 235,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,676.64x = 424,785.96 × 235,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,676.64x = 100,214,993,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,214,993,940.05/307,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,715.32

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