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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,032.40, 378,048.60 and 236,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,032.40, 378,048.60 and 236,480.40 is: 354,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,032.40 : 378,048.60 = 236,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,032.40/378,048.60 = 236,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,032.40x = 378,048.60 × 236,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,032.40x = 89,401,084,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,401,084,147.44/252,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,720.60

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