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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,236.08, 500,226.12 and 233,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,236.08, 500,226.12 and 233,400.72 is: 322,312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,236.08 : 500,226.12 = 233,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,236.08/500,226.12 = 233,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,236.08x = 500,226.12 × 233,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,236.08x = 116,753,136,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,753,136,570.81/362,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,312.28

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