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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,386.78, 396,099.02 and 236,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,386.78, 396,099.02 and 236,043.26 is: 353,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,386.78 : 396,099.02 = 236,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,386.78/396,099.02 = 236,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,386.78x = 396,099.02 × 236,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,386.78x = 93,496,500,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,496,500,802.89/264,386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,635.32

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