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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,392.04, 501,196.50 and 236,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,392.04, 501,196.50 and 236,109 is: 325,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,392.04 : 501,196.50 = 236,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,392.04/501,196.50 = 236,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,392.04x = 501,196.50 × 236,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,392.04x = 118,337,004,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,337,004,418.50/363,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,645.56

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