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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,379.25, 475,028.92 and 236,762.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,379.25, 475,028.92 and 236,762.45 is: 326,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,379.25 : 475,028.92 = 236,762.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,379.25/475,028.92 = 236,762.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,379.25x = 475,028.92 × 236,762.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,379.25x = 112,469,010,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,469,010,920.05/344,379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,584.75

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