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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,129.02, 532,858.18 and 235,226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,129.02, 532,858.18 and 235,226.02 is: 324,611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,129.02 : 532,858.18 = 235,226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,129.02/532,858.18 = 235,226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,129.02x = 532,858.18 × 235,226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,129.02x = 125,342,108,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,342,108,905.84/386,129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,611.99

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