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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,261.68, 526,132.92 and 236,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,261.68, 526,132.92 and 236,028.80 is: 325,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,261.68 : 526,132.92 = 236,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,261.68/526,132.92 = 236,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,261.68x = 526,132.92 × 236,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,261.68x = 124,182,521,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,182,521,748.10/381,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,714.67

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