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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,272.20, 487,908.30 and 236,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,272.20, 487,908.30 and 236,107.40 is: 354,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,272.20 : 487,908.30 = 236,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,272.20/487,908.30 = 236,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,272.20x = 487,908.30 × 236,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,272.20x = 115,198,760,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,198,760,151.42/325,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,161.10

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