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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,227.60, 400,063.80 and 236,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,227.60, 400,063.80 and 236,123.60 is: 353,498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,227.60 : 400,063.80 = 236,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,227.60/400,063.80 = 236,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,227.60x = 400,063.80 × 236,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,227.60x = 94,464,504,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,464,504,685.68/267,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,498.31

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