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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,983.83, 551,920.38 and 235,787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,983.83, 551,920.38 and 235,787.88 is: 353,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,983.83 : 551,920.38 = 235,787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,983.83/551,920.38 = 235,787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,983.83x = 551,920.38 × 235,787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,983.83x = 130,136,136,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136,136,328.99/367,983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,646.34

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