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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,877.70, 430,316.55 and 236,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,877.70, 430,316.55 and 236,139.30 is: 354,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,877.70 : 430,316.55 = 236,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,877.70/430,316.55 = 236,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,877.70x = 430,316.55 × 236,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,877.70x = 101,614,648,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,614,648,895.42/286,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,208.95

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