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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,251.92, 325,330.80 and 211,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,251.92, 325,330.80 and 211,092.24 is: 290,684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,251.92 : 325,330.80 = 211,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,251.92/325,330.80 = 211,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,251.92x = 325,330.80 × 211,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,251.92x = 68,674,807,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,674,807,312.99/236,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,684.65

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