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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,093.80, 429,140.70 and 236,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,093.80, 429,140.70 and 236,230.20 is: 354,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,093.80 : 429,140.70 = 236,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,093.80/429,140.70 = 236,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,093.80x = 429,140.70 × 236,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,093.80x = 101,375,993,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375,993,389.14/286,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,345.30

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