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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,245.09, 459,097.97 and 236,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,245.09, 459,097.97 and 236,585.71 is: 326,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,245.09 : 459,097.97 = 236,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,245.09/459,097.97 = 236,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,245.09x = 459,097.97 × 236,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,245.09x = 108,616,019,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,616,019,783.47/332,245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,915.35

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