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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,982.83, 551,918.89 and 235,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,982.83, 551,918.89 and 235,786.88 is: 353,644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,982.83 : 551,918.89 = 235,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,982.83/551,918.89 = 235,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,982.83x = 551,918.89 × 235,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,982.83x = 130,135,229,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,135,229,147.63/367,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,644.85

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