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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,943.70, 430,415.55 and 236,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,943.70, 430,415.55 and 236,205.30 is: 354,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,943.70 : 430,415.55 = 236,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,943.70/430,415.55 = 236,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,943.70x = 430,415.55 × 236,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,943.70x = 101,666,434,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,666,434,112.42/286,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,307.95

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