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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,233.60, 510,350.40 and 235,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,233.60, 510,350.40 and 235,257.60 is: 352,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,233.60 : 510,350.40 = 235,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,233.60/510,350.40 = 235,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,233.60x = 510,350.40 × 235,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,233.60x = 120,063,810,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,063,810,263.04/340,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,886.40

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