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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,255.92, 325,336.32 and 211,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,255.92, 325,336.32 and 211,096.24 is: 290,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,255.92 : 325,336.32 = 211,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,255.92/325,336.32 = 211,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,255.92x = 325,336.32 × 211,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,255.92x = 68,677,273,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,677,273,887.44/236,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,690.17

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