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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,277.76, 352,910.52 and 213,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,277.76, 352,910.52 and 213,753.88 is: 319,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,277.76 : 352,910.52 = 213,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,277.76/352,910.52 = 213,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,277.76x = 352,910.52 × 213,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,277.76x = 75,435,992,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,435,992,942.82/236,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,268.28

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