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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,887.70, 397,331.55 and 236,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,887.70, 397,331.55 and 236,019.30 is: 354,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,887.70 : 397,331.55 = 236,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,887.70/397,331.55 = 236,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,887.70x = 397,331.55 × 236,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,887.70x = 93,777,914,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,777,914,298.92/264,887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,028.95

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