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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,306.10, 459,181.98 and 236,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,306.10, 459,181.98 and 236,646.72 is: 326,999.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,306.10 : 459,181.98 = 236,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,306.10/459,181.98 = 236,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,306.10x = 459,181.98 × 236,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,306.10x = 108,663,909,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,663,909,450.11/332,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,999.44

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