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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,586.08, 565,008.56 and 236,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,586.08, 565,008.56 and 236,180.32 is: 354,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,586.08 : 565,008.56 = 236,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,586.08/565,008.56 = 236,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,586.08x = 565,008.56 × 236,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,586.08x = 133,443,902,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,443,902,503.54/376,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,351.66

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