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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,464.40, 413,196.60 and 236,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,464.40, 413,196.60 and 236,098.40 is: 354,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,464.40 : 413,196.60 = 236,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,464.40/413,196.60 = 236,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,464.40x = 413,196.60 × 236,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,464.40x = 97,555,056,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,555,056,145.44/275,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,147.60

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