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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,092.10, 826,638.15 and 236,164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,092.10, 826,638.15 and 236,164.10 is: 354,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,092.10 : 826,638.15 = 236,164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,092.10/826,638.15 = 236,164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,092.10x = 826,638.15 × 236,164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,092.10x = 195,222,254,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,222,254,720.42/551,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,246.15

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