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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,524.65, 434,062.23 and 236,861.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,524.65, 434,062.23 and 236,861.25 is: 326,882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,524.65 : 434,062.23 = 236,861.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,524.65/434,062.23 = 236,861.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,524.65x = 434,062.23 × 236,861.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,524.65x = 102,812,522,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,812,522,375.59/314,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,882.24

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