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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,584.70, 432,877.05 and 236,096.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,584.70, 432,877.05 and 236,096.70 is: 354,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,584.70 : 432,877.05 = 236,096.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,584.70/432,877.05 = 236,096.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,584.70x = 432,877.05 × 236,096.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,584.70x = 102,200,843,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,200,843,010.74/288,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,145.05

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