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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,530.89, 427,329.60 and 236,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,530.89, 427,329.60 and 236,799.78 is: 326,919.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,530.89 : 427,329.60 = 236,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,530.89/427,329.60 = 236,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,530.89x = 427,329.60 × 236,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,530.89x = 101,191,555,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,191,555,267.49/309,530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,919.08

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