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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,147.72, 458,159.28 and 236,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,147.72, 458,159.28 and 236,685.26 is: 326,479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,147.72 : 458,159.28 = 236,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,147.72/458,159.28 = 236,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,147.72x = 458,159.28 × 236,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,147.72x = 108,439,548,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,439,548,308.21/332,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,479.88

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