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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,614.40, 383,421.60 and 236,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,614.40, 383,421.60 and 236,368.80 is: 354,553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,614.40 : 383,421.60 = 236,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,614.40/383,421.60 = 236,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,614.40x = 383,421.60 × 236,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,614.40x = 90,628,903,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,628,903,486.08/255,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,553.20

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