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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,005.20, 364,507.80 and 236,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,005.20, 364,507.80 and 236,444.20 is: 354,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,005.20 : 364,507.80 = 236,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,005.20/364,507.80 = 236,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,005.20x = 364,507.80 × 236,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,005.20x = 86,185,755,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,185,755,164.76/243,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,666.30

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