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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,702.63, 438,059.23 and 236,990.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,702.63, 438,059.23 and 236,990.05 is: 326,769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,702.63 : 438,059.23 = 236,990.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,702.63/438,059.23 = 236,990.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,702.63x = 438,059.23 × 236,990.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,702.63x = 103,815,677,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,815,677,133.04/317,702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,769.96

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