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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,416.78, 501,302.58 and 236,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,416.78, 501,302.58 and 236,177.12 is: 325,786.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,416.78 : 501,302.58 = 236,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,416.78/501,302.58 = 236,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,416.78x = 501,302.58 × 236,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,416.78x = 118,396,199,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,396,199,592.97/363,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,786.28

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