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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,402.78, 501,283.26 and 236,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,402.78, 501,283.26 and 236,163.12 is: 325,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,402.78 : 501,283.26 = 236,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,402.78/501,283.26 = 236,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,402.78x = 501,283.26 × 236,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,402.78x = 118,384,618,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,384,618,685.37/363,402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,766.96

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