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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,682.16, 556,679.98 and 236,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,682.16, 556,679.98 and 236,746.96 is: 354,583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,682.16 : 556,679.98 = 236,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,682.16/556,679.98 = 236,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,682.16x = 556,679.98 × 236,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,682.16x = 131,792,292,957.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,792,292,957.86/371,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,583.32

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