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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,511.20, 416,266.80 and 236,176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,511.20, 416,266.80 and 236,176.90 is: 354,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,511.20 : 416,266.80 = 236,176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,511.20/416,266.80 = 236,176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,511.20x = 416,266.80 × 236,176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,511.20x = 98,312,602,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,312,602,396.92/277,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,265.35

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