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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,152.96, 397,262.88 and 236,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,152.96, 397,262.88 and 236,226.24 is: 353,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,152.96 : 397,262.88 = 236,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,152.96/397,262.88 = 236,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,152.96x = 397,262.88 × 236,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,152.96x = 93,843,916,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,843,916,433.97/265,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,923.70

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