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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,998.10, 481,036.35 and 236,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,998.10, 481,036.35 and 236,095.70 is: 353,804.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,998.10 : 481,036.35 = 236,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,998.10/481,036.35 = 236,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,998.10x = 481,036.35 × 236,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,998.10x = 113,570,613,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570,613,778.70/320,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,804.63

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