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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,389.04, 501,192.36 and 236,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,389.04, 501,192.36 and 236,106 is: 325,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,389.04 : 501,192.36 = 236,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,389.04/501,192.36 = 236,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,389.04x = 501,192.36 × 236,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,389.04x = 118,334,523,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,334,523,350.16/363,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,641.42

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