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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,266.16, 513,452.34 and 236,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,266.16, 513,452.34 and 236,182.92 is: 325,757.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,266.16 : 513,452.34 = 236,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,266.16/513,452.34 = 236,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,266.16x = 513,452.34 × 236,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,266.16x = 121,268,672,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,268,672,942.03/372,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,757.98

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