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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,391.04, 501,195.12 and 236,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,391.04, 501,195.12 and 236,108 is: 325,644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,391.04 : 501,195.12 = 236,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,391.04/501,195.12 = 236,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,391.04x = 501,195.12 × 236,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,391.04x = 118,336,177,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,336,177,392.96/363,391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,644.18

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