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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,741.13, 593,059.26 and 236,157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,741.13, 593,059.26 and 236,157.01 is: 325,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,741.13 : 593,059.26 = 236,157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,741.13/593,059.26 = 236,157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,741.13x = 593,059.26 × 236,157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,741.13x = 140,055,101,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,055,101,594.41/429,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,905.74

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