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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,369.28, 432,868.91 and 236,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,369.28, 432,868.91 and 236,957.45 is: 326,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,369.28 : 432,868.91 = 236,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,369.28/432,868.91 = 236,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,369.28x = 432,868.91 × 236,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,369.28x = 102,571,509,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,571,509,748.75/314,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,277.14

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