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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,182.22, 480,638.44 and 235,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,182.22, 480,638.44 and 235,158.06 is: 324,617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,182.22 : 480,638.44 = 235,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,182.22/480,638.44 = 235,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,182.22x = 480,638.44 × 235,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,182.22x = 113,026,003,111.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,026,003,111.83/348,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,617.39

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