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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,445.56, 522,315.45 and 236,137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,445.56, 522,315.45 and 236,137.17 is: 353,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,445.56 : 522,315.45 = 236,137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,445.56/522,315.45 = 236,137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,445.56x = 522,315.45 × 236,137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,445.56x = 123,338,092,210.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,338,092,210.28/348,445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,966.61

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