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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,817.70, 400,226.55 and 236,491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,817.70, 400,226.55 and 236,491.30 is: 354,736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,817.70 : 400,226.55 = 236,491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,817.70/400,226.55 = 236,491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,817.70x = 400,226.55 × 236,491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,817.70x = 94,650,097,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,650,097,104.02/266,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,736.95

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