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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,850.48, 560,161.94 and 236,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,850.48, 560,161.94 and 236,106.88 is: 325,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,850.48 : 560,161.94 = 236,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,850.48/560,161.94 = 236,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,850.48x = 560,161.94 × 236,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,850.48x = 132,258,087,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,258,087,948.15/405,850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,878.85

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