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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,742.80, 397,114.20 and 236,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,742.80, 397,114.20 and 236,749.20 is: 355,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,742.80 : 397,114.20 = 236,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,742.80/397,114.20 = 236,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,742.80x = 397,114.20 × 236,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,742.80x = 94,016,469,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,016,469,158.64/264,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,123.80

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