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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,773.54, 475,517.70 and 235,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,773.54, 475,517.70 and 235,942.18 is: 325,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,773.54 : 475,517.70 = 235,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,773.54/475,517.70 = 235,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,773.54x = 475,517.70 × 235,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,773.54x = 112,194,682,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,194,682,766.59/344,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,415.58

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