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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,237.68, 436,156.80 and 238,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,237.68, 436,156.80 and 238,971.36 is: 329,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,237.68 : 436,156.80 = 238,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,237.68/436,156.80 = 238,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,237.68x = 436,156.80 × 238,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,237.68x = 104,228,983,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228,983,669.25/316,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,590.65

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