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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,159.26, 474,953.10 and 235,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,159.26, 474,953.10 and 235,491.39 is: 324,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,159.26 : 474,953.10 = 235,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,159.26/474,953.10 = 235,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,159.26x = 474,953.10 × 235,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,159.26x = 111,847,365,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,847,365,703.81/344,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,987.23

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