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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,229.18, 500,972.25 and 235,945.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,229.18, 500,972.25 and 235,945.78 is: 325,420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,229.18 : 500,972.25 = 235,945.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,229.18/500,972.25 = 235,945.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,229.18x = 500,972.25 × 235,945.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,229.18x = 118,202,288,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,202,288,284.61/363,229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,420.68

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