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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,831.16, 475,597.02 and 235,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,831.16, 475,597.02 and 235,999.92 is: 325,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,831.16 : 475,597.02 = 235,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,831.16/475,597.02 = 235,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,831.16x = 475,597.02 × 235,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,831.16x = 112,240,858,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,240,858,672.24/344,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,495.12

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