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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,540.60, 425,310.90 and 236,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,540.60, 425,310.90 and 236,884.60 is: 355,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,540.60 : 425,310.90 = 236,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,540.60/425,310.90 = 236,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,540.60x = 425,310.90 × 236,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,540.60x = 100,749,602,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,749,602,422.14/283,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,326.90

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