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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,440.80, 512,161.20 and 235,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,440.80, 512,161.20 and 235,152.60 is: 352,728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,440.80 : 512,161.20 = 235,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,440.80/512,161.20 = 235,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,440.80x = 512,161.20 × 235,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,440.80x = 120,436,037,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,436,037,799.12/341,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,728.90

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