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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,664.36, 546,713.25 and 236,309.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,664.36, 546,713.25 and 236,309.50 is: 354,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,664.36 : 546,713.25 = 236,309.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,664.36/546,713.25 = 236,309.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,664.36x = 546,713.25 × 236,309.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,664.36x = 129,193,530,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,193,530,835.76/364,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,280.66

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