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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,462.10, 354,693.15 and 232,574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,462.10, 354,693.15 and 232,574.10 is: 348,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,462.10 : 354,693.15 = 232,574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,462.10/354,693.15 = 232,574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,462.10x = 354,693.15 × 232,574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,462.10x = 82,492,440,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,492,440,137.42/236,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,861.15

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