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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,903.60, 398,855.40 and 236,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,903.60, 398,855.40 and 236,412.40 is: 354,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,903.60 : 398,855.40 = 236,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,903.60/398,855.40 = 236,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,903.60x = 398,855.40 × 236,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,903.60x = 94,294,362,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294,362,366.96/265,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,618.60

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