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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,666.60, 531,125.10 and 235,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,666.60, 531,125.10 and 235,693.80 is: 352,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,666.60 : 531,125.10 = 235,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,666.60/531,125.10 = 235,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,666.60x = 531,125.10 × 235,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,666.60x = 125,182,893,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,182,893,094.38/354,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,959.35

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