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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,913.52, 481,016.92 and 235,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,913.52, 481,016.92 and 235,556.72 is: 324,741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,913.52 : 481,016.92 = 235,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,913.52/481,016.92 = 235,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,913.52x = 481,016.92 × 235,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,913.52x = 113,306,767,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,306,767,939.70/348,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,741.70

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