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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,142.26, 1,299,161.55 and 235,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,142.26, 1,299,161.55 and 235,042.10 is: 352,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,142.26 : 1,299,161.55 = 235,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,142.26/1,299,161.55 = 235,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,142.26x = 1,299,161.55 × 235,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,142.26x = 305,357,658,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,357,658,951.26/866,142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,549.08

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