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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,215.60, 397,823.40 and 236,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,215.60, 397,823.40 and 236,185.20 is: 354,277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,215.60 : 397,823.40 = 236,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,215.60/397,823.40 = 236,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,215.60x = 397,823.40 × 236,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,215.60x = 93,959,999,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,959,999,293.68/265,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,277.80

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