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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,705.60, 531,183.60 and 235,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,705.60, 531,183.60 and 235,732.80 is: 353,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,705.60 : 531,183.60 = 235,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,705.60/531,183.60 = 235,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,705.60x = 531,183.60 × 235,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,705.60x = 125,217,397,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,217,397,342.08/354,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,017.82

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