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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,215.34, 513,382.14 and 236,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,215.34, 513,382.14 and 236,131.92 is: 325,687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,215.34 : 513,382.14 = 236,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,215.34/513,382.14 = 236,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,215.34x = 513,382.14 × 236,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,215.34x = 121,225,910,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,225,910,411.91/372,215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,687.57

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