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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,317.60, 532,101.60 and 236,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,317.60, 532,101.60 and 236,344.80 is: 353,935.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,317.60 : 532,101.60 = 236,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,317.60/532,101.60 = 236,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,317.60x = 532,101.60 × 236,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,317.60x = 125,759,446,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,759,446,231.68/355,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,935.31

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