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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,406.70, 319,771.13 and 236,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,406.70, 319,771.13 and 236,406.70 is: 319,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,406.70 : 319,771.13 = 236,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,406.70/319,771.13 = 236,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,406.70x = 319,771.13 × 236,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,406.70x = 75,596,037,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,596,037,598.57/236,406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,771.13

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