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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,126.73, 360,986.22 and 236,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,126.73, 360,986.22 and 236,063.36 is: 325,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,126.73 : 360,986.22 = 236,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,126.73/360,986.22 = 236,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,126.73x = 360,986.22 × 236,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,126.73x = 85,215,620,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215,620,909.36/262,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,093.21

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