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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,211.10, 397,816.65 and 236,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,211.10, 397,816.65 and 236,180.70 is: 354,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,211.10 : 397,816.65 = 236,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,211.10/397,816.65 = 236,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,211.10x = 397,816.65 × 236,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,211.10x = 93,956,614,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,956,614,868.66/265,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,271.05

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