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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,819.36, 481,516.88 and 235,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,819.36, 481,516.88 and 235,795.20 is: 325,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,819.36 : 481,516.88 = 235,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,819.36/481,516.88 = 235,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,819.36x = 481,516.88 × 235,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,819.36x = 113,539,369,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,539,369,022.98/348,819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,496.18

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