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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,195.78, 439,106.61 and 236,887.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,195.78, 439,106.61 and 236,887.58 is: 326,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,195.78 : 439,106.61 = 236,887.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,195.78/439,106.61 = 236,887.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,195.78x = 439,106.61 × 236,887.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,195.78x = 104,018,900,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,018,900,897.70/318,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,902.20

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