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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,376.96, 493,205.34 and 236,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,376.96, 493,205.34 and 236,307.88 is: 326,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,376.96 : 493,205.34 = 236,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,376.96/493,205.34 = 236,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,376.96x = 493,205.34 × 236,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,376.96x = 116,548,308,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,548,308,300.08/357,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,121.49

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