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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,902.90, 553,851.87 and 236,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,902.90, 553,851.87 and 236,042.50 is: 354,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,902.90 : 553,851.87 = 236,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,902.90/553,851.87 = 236,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,902.90x = 553,851.87 × 236,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,902.90x = 130,732,580,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,732,580,024.48/368,902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,382.09

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