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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,819.60, 531,354.60 and 235,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,819.60, 531,354.60 and 235,846.80 is: 353,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,819.60 : 531,354.60 = 235,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,819.60/531,354.60 = 235,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,819.60x = 531,354.60 × 235,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,819.60x = 125,318,282,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,318,282,075.28/354,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,188.72

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