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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,164.79, 502,262.53 and 236,881.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,164.79, 502,262.53 and 236,881.03 is: 326,710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,164.79 : 502,262.53 = 236,881.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,164.79/502,262.53 = 236,881.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,164.79x = 502,262.53 × 236,881.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,164.79x = 118,976,465,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,976,465,436.81/364,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,710.51

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