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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,828.60, 531,368.10 and 235,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,828.60, 531,368.10 and 235,855.80 is: 353,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,828.60 : 531,368.10 = 235,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,828.60/531,368.10 = 235,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,828.60x = 531,368.10 × 235,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,828.60x = 125,326,248,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,326,248,319.98/354,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,202.22

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