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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,821.20, 400,231.80 and 236,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,821.20, 400,231.80 and 236,494.80 is: 354,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,821.20 : 400,231.80 = 236,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,821.20/400,231.80 = 236,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,821.20x = 400,231.80 × 236,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,821.20x = 94,652,739,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,652,739,494.64/266,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,742.20

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