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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,555.14, 564,832.92 and 236,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,555.14, 564,832.92 and 236,412.18 is: 354,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,555.14 : 564,832.92 = 236,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,555.14/564,832.92 = 236,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,555.14x = 564,832.92 × 236,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,555.14x = 133,533,381,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,533,381,952.97/376,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,618.40

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