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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,318.93, 501,096.11 and 236,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,318.93, 501,096.11 and 236,035.53 is: 325,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,318.93 : 501,096.11 = 236,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,318.93/501,096.11 = 236,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,318.93x = 501,096.11 × 236,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,318.93x = 118,276,484,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,276,484,724.61/363,318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,544.51

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