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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,864.96, 554,797.44 and 236,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,864.96, 554,797.44 and 236,807.88 is: 355,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,864.96 : 554,797.44 = 236,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,864.96/554,797.44 = 236,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,864.96x = 554,797.44 × 236,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,864.96x = 131,380,405,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,380,405,595.83/369,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,211.82

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