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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,381.60, 512,496 and 235,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,381.60, 512,496 and 235,137.60 is: 351,967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,381.60 : 512,496 = 235,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,381.60/512,496 = 235,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,381.60x = 512,496 × 235,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,381.60x = 120,507,079,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,507,079,449.60/342,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,967.16

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