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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,395.04, 501,200.64 and 236,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,395.04, 501,200.64 and 236,112 is: 325,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,395.04 : 501,200.64 = 236,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,395.04/501,200.64 = 236,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,395.04x = 501,200.64 × 236,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,395.04x = 118,339,485,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,339,485,511.68/363,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,649.70

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