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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,465.80, 354,698.70 and 223,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,465.80, 354,698.70 and 223,635.40 is: 335,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,465.80 : 354,698.70 = 223,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,465.80/354,698.70 = 223,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,465.80x = 354,698.70 × 223,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,465.80x = 79,323,185,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,323,185,653.98/236,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,453.10

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