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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,086.80, 429,130.20 and 236,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,086.80, 429,130.20 and 236,223.20 is: 354,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,086.80 : 429,130.20 = 236,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,086.80/429,130.20 = 236,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,086.80x = 429,130.20 × 236,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,086.80x = 101,370,509,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,370,509,060.64/286,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,334.80

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