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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,752.72, 473,220.82 and 236,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,752.72, 473,220.82 and 236,243.12 is: 354,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,752.72 : 473,220.82 = 236,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,752.72/473,220.82 = 236,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,752.72x = 473,220.82 × 236,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,752.72x = 111,795,162,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,795,162,965.76/315,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,059.22

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