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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,799.66, 475,553.55 and 235,968.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,799.66, 475,553.55 and 235,968.42 is: 325,451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,799.66 : 475,553.55 = 235,968.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,799.66/475,553.55 = 235,968.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,799.66x = 475,553.55 × 235,968.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,799.66x = 112,215,619,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215,619,818.89/344,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,451.65

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