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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,423.78, 501,312.24 and 236,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,423.78, 501,312.24 and 236,184.12 is: 325,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,423.78 : 501,312.24 = 236,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,423.78/501,312.24 = 236,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,423.78x = 501,312.24 × 236,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,423.78x = 118,401,990,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,401,990,249.63/363,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,795.94

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