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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,582.11, 429,312.63 and 236,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,582.11, 429,312.63 and 236,053.68 is: 353,618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,582.11 : 429,312.63 = 236,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,582.11/429,312.63 = 236,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,582.11x = 429,312.63 × 236,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,582.11x = 101,340,826,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,340,826,181.98/286,582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,618.82

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