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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,004.60, 481,046.10 and 236,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,004.60, 481,046.10 and 236,102.20 is: 353,814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,004.60 : 481,046.10 = 236,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,004.60/481,046.10 = 236,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,004.60x = 481,046.10 × 236,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,004.60x = 113,576,042,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,576,042,511.42/321,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,814.38

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