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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,366.70, 459,265.80 and 236,707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,366.70, 459,265.80 and 236,707.32 is: 327,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,366.70 : 459,265.80 = 236,707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,366.70/459,265.80 = 236,707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,366.70x = 459,265.80 × 236,707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,366.70x = 108,711,576,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711,576,685.66/332,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,083.24

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