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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,241.92, 413,857.44 and 236,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,241.92, 413,857.44 and 236,478.72 is: 325,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,241.92 : 413,857.44 = 236,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,241.92/413,857.44 = 236,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,241.92x = 413,857.44 × 236,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,241.92x = 97,868,477,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,868,477,673.68/300,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,965.40

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