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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,148.72, 458,160.66 and 236,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,148.72, 458,160.66 and 236,686.26 is: 326,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,148.72 : 458,160.66 = 236,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,148.72/458,160.66 = 236,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,148.72x = 458,160.66 × 236,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,148.72x = 108,440,333,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,440,333,094.53/332,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,481.26

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