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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,044.10, 826,566.15 and 236,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,044.10, 826,566.15 and 236,116.10 is: 354,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,044.10 : 826,566.15 = 236,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,044.10/826,566.15 = 236,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,044.10x = 826,566.15 × 236,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,044.10x = 195,165,575,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,165,575,730.02/551,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,174.15

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