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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,120.24, 435,893.88 and 235,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,120.24, 435,893.88 and 235,595.44 is: 324,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,120.24 : 435,893.88 = 235,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,120.24/435,893.88 = 235,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,120.24x = 435,893.88 × 235,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,120.24x = 102,694,610,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,694,610,451.91/316,120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,859.33

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