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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,158.26, 474,951.72 and 235,490.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,158.26, 474,951.72 and 235,490.39 is: 324,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,158.26 : 474,951.72 = 235,490.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,158.26/474,951.72 = 235,490.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,158.26x = 474,951.72 × 235,490.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,158.26x = 111,846,564,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,846,564,282.30/344,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,985.85

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