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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,605.70, 432,908.55 and 236,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,605.70, 432,908.55 and 236,117.70 is: 354,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,605.70 : 432,908.55 = 236,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,605.70/432,908.55 = 236,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,605.70x = 432,908.55 × 236,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,605.70x = 102,217,371,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,217,371,136.34/288,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,176.55

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