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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,136.09, 589,459.68 and 236,161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,136.09, 589,459.68 and 236,161.78 is: 325,909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,136.09 : 589,459.68 = 236,161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,136.09/589,459.68 = 236,161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,136.09x = 589,459.68 × 236,161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,136.09x = 139,207,845,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,207,845,793.38/427,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,909.82

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