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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,737.91, 593,048.21 and 236,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,737.91, 593,048.21 and 236,157.66 is: 325,903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,737.91 : 593,048.21 = 236,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,737.91/593,048.21 = 236,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,737.91x = 593,048.21 × 236,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,737.91x = 140,052,876,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,052,876,360.00/429,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,903.01

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