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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,555.88, 405,152.10 and 236,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,555.88, 405,152.10 and 236,791.08 is: 326,807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,555.88 : 405,152.10 = 236,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,555.88/405,152.10 = 236,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,555.88x = 405,152.10 × 236,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,555.88x = 95,936,403,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,936,403,323.27/293,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,807.98

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