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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,187.59, 412,265.11 and 236,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,187.59, 412,265.11 and 236,996.55 is: 353,764.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,187.59 : 412,265.11 = 236,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,187.59/412,265.11 = 236,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,187.59x = 412,265.11 × 236,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,187.59x = 97,705,408,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,705,408,755.37/276,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,764.66

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