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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,149.23, 361,017.27 and 236,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,149.23, 361,017.27 and 236,085.86 is: 325,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,149.23 : 361,017.27 = 236,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,149.23/361,017.27 = 236,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,149.23x = 361,017.27 × 236,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,149.23x = 85,231,073,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,231,073,565.35/262,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,124.25

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