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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,813.20, 400,219.80 and 236,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,813.20, 400,219.80 and 236,486.80 is: 354,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,813.20 : 400,219.80 = 236,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,813.20/400,219.80 = 236,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,813.20x = 400,219.80 × 236,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,813.20x = 94,646,699,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,646,699,798.64/266,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,730.20

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