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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,158.95, 753,279.40 and 235,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,158.95, 753,279.40 and 235,774.16 is: 353,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,158.95 : 753,279.40 = 235,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,158.95/753,279.40 = 235,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,158.95x = 753,279.40 × 235,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,158.95x = 177,603,817,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,603,817,780.30/502,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,680.48

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