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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,337.60, 513,078.72 and 236,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,337.60, 513,078.72 and 236,311.84 is: 354,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,337.60 : 513,078.72 = 236,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,337.60/513,078.72 = 236,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,337.60x = 513,078.72 × 236,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,337.60x = 121,246,576,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,246,576,388.05/342,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,172.54

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