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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,523.36, 563,414.64 and 235,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,523.36, 563,414.64 and 235,114.72 is: 352,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,523.36 : 563,414.64 = 235,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,523.36/563,414.64 = 235,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,523.36x = 563,414.64 × 235,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,523.36x = 132,467,075,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,467,075,327.50/375,523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,753.22

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