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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,995.40, 419,993.10 and 236,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,995.40, 419,993.10 and 236,255.40 is: 354,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,995.40 : 419,993.10 = 236,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,995.40/419,993.10 = 236,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,995.40x = 419,993.10 × 236,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,995.40x = 99,225,637,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,225,637,837.74/279,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,383.10

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