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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,804.60, 531,332.10 and 235,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,804.60, 531,332.10 and 235,831.80 is: 353,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,804.60 : 531,332.10 = 235,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,804.60/531,332.10 = 235,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,804.60x = 531,332.10 × 235,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,804.60x = 125,305,005,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,305,005,540.78/354,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,166.24

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