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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,229.68, 500,972.94 and 235,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,229.68, 500,972.94 and 235,946.28 is: 325,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,229.68 : 500,972.94 = 235,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,229.68/500,972.94 = 235,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,229.68x = 500,972.94 × 235,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,229.68x = 118,202,701,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,202,701,573.66/363,229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,421.37

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