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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,563.73, 467,366.77 and 236,988.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,563.73, 467,366.77 and 236,988.11 is: 327,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,563.73 : 467,366.77 = 236,988.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,563.73/467,366.77 = 236,988.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,563.73x = 467,366.77 × 236,988.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,563.73x = 110,760,368,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,760,368,963.76/338,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,147.77

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