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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,186.96, 412,264.17 and 236,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,186.96, 412,264.17 and 236,995.92 is: 353,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,186.96 : 412,264.17 = 236,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,186.96/412,264.17 = 236,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,186.96x = 412,264.17 × 236,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,186.96x = 97,704,926,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704,926,252.19/276,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,763.72

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