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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,365.70, 459,264.42 and 236,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,365.70, 459,264.42 and 236,706.32 is: 327,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,365.70 : 459,264.42 = 236,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,365.70/459,264.42 = 236,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,365.70x = 459,264.42 × 236,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,365.70x = 108,710,790,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,710,790,765.13/332,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,081.86

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