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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,688.93, 536,988.67 and 231,855.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,688.93, 536,988.67 and 231,855.74 is: 348,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,688.93 : 536,988.67 = 231,855.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,688.93/536,988.67 = 231,855.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,688.93x = 536,988.67 × 231,855.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,688.93x = 124,503,905,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,503,905,454.47/357,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,078.72

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