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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,042.30, 394,911.45 and 236,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,042.30, 394,911.45 and 236,163.90 is: 353,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,042.30 : 394,911.45 = 236,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,042.30/394,911.45 = 236,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,042.30x = 394,911.45 × 236,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,042.30x = 93,263,828,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,263,828,186.66/264,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,215.48

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