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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,144.84, 495,251.46 and 236,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,144.84, 495,251.46 and 236,669.24 is: 326,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,144.84 : 495,251.46 = 236,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,144.84/495,251.46 = 236,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,144.84x = 495,251.46 × 236,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,144.84x = 117,210,786,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,210,786,647.09/359,144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,360.77

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