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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,186.59, 412,263.62 and 236,995.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,186.59, 412,263.62 and 236,995.55 is: 353,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,186.59 : 412,263.62 = 236,995.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,186.59/412,263.62 = 236,995.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,186.59x = 412,263.62 × 236,995.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,186.59x = 97,704,640,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704,640,120.60/276,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,763.16

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