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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,852.09, 476,114.52 and 236,138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,852.09, 476,114.52 and 236,138.34 is: 326,020.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,852.09 : 476,114.52 = 236,138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,852.09/476,114.52 = 236,138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,852.09x = 476,114.52 × 236,138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,852.09x = 112,428,892,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,428,892,402.70/344,852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,020.62

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