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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,815.60, 531,348.60 and 235,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,815.60, 531,348.60 and 235,842.80 is: 353,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,815.60 : 531,348.60 = 235,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,815.60/531,348.60 = 235,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,815.60x = 531,348.60 × 235,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,815.60x = 125,314,741,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,314,741,600.08/354,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,182.73

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