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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,861.48, 560,177.12 and 236,117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,861.48, 560,177.12 and 236,117.88 is: 325,894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,861.48 : 560,177.12 = 236,117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,861.48/560,177.12 = 236,117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,861.48x = 560,177.12 × 236,117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,861.48x = 132,267,833,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,267,833,998.91/405,861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,894.03

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