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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,010.40, 525,274.80 and 231,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,010.40, 525,274.80 and 231,642.40 is: 347,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,010.40 : 525,274.80 = 231,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,010.40/525,274.80 = 231,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,010.40x = 525,274.80 × 231,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,010.40x = 121,675,915,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,675,915,331.52/350,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,635.14

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