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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,667.36, 546,717.74 and 236,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,667.36, 546,717.74 and 236,312.50 is: 354,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,667.36 : 546,717.74 = 236,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,667.36/546,717.74 = 236,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,667.36x = 546,717.74 × 236,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,667.36x = 129,196,235,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,196,235,933.75/364,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,285.17

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