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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,855.48, 560,168.84 and 236,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,855.48, 560,168.84 and 236,111.88 is: 325,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,855.48 : 560,168.84 = 236,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,855.48/560,168.84 = 236,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,855.48x = 560,168.84 × 236,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,855.48x = 132,262,517,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,262,517,929.82/405,855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,885.75

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