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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,138.36, 397,261.29 and 236,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,138.36, 397,261.29 and 236,264.34 is: 325,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,138.36 : 397,261.29 = 236,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,138.36/397,261.29 = 236,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,138.36x = 397,261.29 × 236,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,138.36x = 93,858,676,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,858,676,489.40/288,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,741.69

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