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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,059.12, 513,351.68 and 236,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,059.12, 513,351.68 and 236,044.13 is: 325,683.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,059.12 : 513,351.68 = 236,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,059.12/513,351.68 = 236,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,059.12x = 513,351.68 × 236,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,059.12x = 121,173,646,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,173,646,942.66/372,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,683.85

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