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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,135.71, 360,998.64 and 236,072.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,135.71, 360,998.64 and 236,072.34 is: 325,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,135.71 : 360,998.64 = 236,072.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,135.71/360,998.64 = 236,072.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,135.71x = 360,998.64 × 236,072.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,135.71x = 85,221,793,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,221,793,681.62/262,135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,105.62

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