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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,234.60, 397,851.90 and 236,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,234.60, 397,851.90 and 236,204.20 is: 354,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,234.60 : 397,851.90 = 236,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,234.60/397,851.90 = 236,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,234.60x = 397,851.90 × 236,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,234.60x = 93,974,289,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,974,289,757.98/265,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,306.30

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