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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,011.80, 377,580.30 and 236,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,011.80, 377,580.30 and 236,265.40 is: 353,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,011.80 : 377,580.30 = 236,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,011.80/377,580.30 = 236,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,011.80x = 377,580.30 × 236,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,011.80x = 89,209,160,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,209,160,611.62/252,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,988.03

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