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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,114.62, 492,839.84 and 236,045.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,114.62, 492,839.84 and 236,045.95 is: 325,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,114.62 : 492,839.84 = 236,045.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,114.62/492,839.84 = 236,045.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,114.62x = 492,839.84 × 236,045.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,114.62x = 116,332,847,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,332,847,588.66/357,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,757.73

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