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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,036.10, 826,554.15 and 236,108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,036.10, 826,554.15 and 236,108.10 is: 354,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,036.10 : 826,554.15 = 236,108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,036.10/826,554.15 = 236,108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,036.10x = 826,554.15 × 236,108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,036.10x = 195,156,129,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,156,129,903.62/551,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,162.15

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