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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,196.40, 543,294.60 and 236,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,196.40, 543,294.60 and 236,225.20 is: 354,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,196.40 : 543,294.60 = 236,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,196.40/543,294.60 = 236,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,196.40x = 543,294.60 × 236,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,196.40x = 128,339,875,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,339,875,543.92/362,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,337.80

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