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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,188.80, 524,246.40 and 231,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,188.80, 524,246.40 and 231,993.60 is: 347,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,188.80 : 524,246.40 = 231,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,188.80/524,246.40 = 231,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,188.80x = 524,246.40 × 231,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,188.80x = 121,621,809,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,621,809,623.04/350,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,303.54

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