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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,230.68, 500,974.32 and 235,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,230.68, 500,974.32 and 235,947.28 is: 325,422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,230.68 : 500,974.32 = 235,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,230.68/500,974.32 = 235,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,230.68x = 500,974.32 × 235,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,230.68x = 118,203,528,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,203,528,153.85/363,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,422.75

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