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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,128.74, 360,988.98 and 236,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,128.74, 360,988.98 and 236,065.36 is: 325,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,128.74 : 360,988.98 = 236,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,128.74/360,988.98 = 236,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,128.74x = 360,988.98 × 236,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,128.74x = 85,216,993,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,216,993,519.73/262,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,095.96

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