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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,853.08, 476,115.90 and 236,139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,853.08, 476,115.90 and 236,139.34 is: 326,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,853.08 : 476,115.90 = 236,139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,853.08/476,115.90 = 236,139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,853.08x = 476,115.90 × 236,139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,853.08x = 112,429,694,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,429,694,389.51/344,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,022.01

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