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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,148.26, 492,886.44 and 236,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,148.26, 492,886.44 and 236,079.54 is: 325,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,148.26 : 492,886.44 = 236,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,148.26/492,886.44 = 236,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,148.26x = 492,886.44 × 236,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,148.26x = 116,360,404,027.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,360,404,027.44/357,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,804.20

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