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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,088.60, 826,632.90 and 236,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,088.60, 826,632.90 and 236,160.60 is: 354,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,088.60 : 826,632.90 = 236,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,088.60/826,632.90 = 236,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,088.60x = 826,632.90 × 236,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,088.60x = 195,218,121,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,218,121,643.74/551,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,240.90

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