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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,998.35, 481,036.73 and 236,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,998.35, 481,036.73 and 236,095.95 is: 353,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,998.35 : 481,036.73 = 236,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,998.35/481,036.73 = 236,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,998.35x = 481,036.73 × 236,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,998.35x = 113,570,822,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570,822,573.76/320,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,805.00

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