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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,453.20, 521,179.80 and 236,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,453.20, 521,179.80 and 236,861.20 is: 355,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,453.20 : 521,179.80 = 236,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,453.20/521,179.80 = 236,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,453.20x = 521,179.80 × 236,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,453.20x = 123,447,272,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,447,272,843.76/347,453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,291.80

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