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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,309.68, 501,083.34 and 236,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,309.68, 501,083.34 and 236,026.28 is: 325,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,309.68 : 501,083.34 = 236,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,309.68/501,083.34 = 236,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,309.68x = 501,083.34 × 236,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,309.68x = 118,268,836,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,268,836,710.18/363,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,531.75

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