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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,792.80, 492,396.83 and 235,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,792.80, 492,396.83 and 235,721.70 is: 325,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,792.80 : 492,396.83 = 235,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,792.80/492,396.83 = 235,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,792.80x = 492,396.83 × 235,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,792.80x = 116,068,617,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,068,617,842.21/356,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,310.99

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