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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,146.72, 458,157.90 and 236,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,146.72, 458,157.90 and 236,684.26 is: 326,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,146.72 : 458,157.90 = 236,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,146.72/458,157.90 = 236,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,146.72x = 458,157.90 × 236,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,146.72x = 108,438,763,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,438,763,524.65/332,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,478.50

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