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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,178.69, 479,225.43 and 235,905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,178.69, 479,225.43 and 235,905.21 is: 353,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,178.69 : 479,225.43 = 235,905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,178.69/479,225.43 = 235,905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,178.69x = 479,225.43 × 235,905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,178.69x = 113,051,775,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,051,775,701.49/320,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,089.63

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