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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,254.67, 413,875.04 and 236,491.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,254.67, 413,875.04 and 236,491.47 is: 325,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,254.67 : 413,875.04 = 236,491.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,254.67/413,875.04 = 236,491.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,254.67x = 413,875.04 × 236,491.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,254.67x = 97,877,915,423.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,877,915,423.45/300,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,982.99

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