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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,855.08, 476,118.66 and 236,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,855.08, 476,118.66 and 236,141.34 is: 326,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,855.08 : 476,118.66 = 236,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,855.08/476,118.66 = 236,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,855.08x = 476,118.66 × 236,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,855.08x = 112,431,298,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,431,298,371.40/344,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,024.77

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