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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,247.44, 493,026.36 and 236,178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,247.44, 493,026.36 and 236,178.36 is: 325,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,247.44 : 493,026.36 = 236,178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,247.44/493,026.36 = 236,178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,247.44x = 493,026.36 × 236,178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,247.44x = 116,442,157,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,442,157,141.57/357,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,942.59

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