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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,246.34, 459,099.70 and 236,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,246.34, 459,099.70 and 236,586.96 is: 326,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,246.34 : 459,099.70 = 236,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,246.34/459,099.70 = 236,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,246.34x = 459,099.70 × 236,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,246.34x = 108,617,002,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,617,002,359.91/332,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,917.08

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