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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,738.72, 473,199.84 and 236,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,738.72, 473,199.84 and 236,229.12 is: 354,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,738.72 : 473,199.84 = 236,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,738.72/473,199.84 = 236,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,738.72x = 473,199.84 × 236,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,738.72x = 111,783,581,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,783,581,787.34/315,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,038.24

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