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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,886.20, 397,329.30 and 236,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,886.20, 397,329.30 and 236,017.80 is: 354,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,886.20 : 397,329.30 = 236,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,886.20/397,329.30 = 236,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,886.20x = 397,329.30 × 236,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,886.20x = 93,776,787,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,776,787,261.54/264,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,026.70

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