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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,955.20, 430,432.80 and 236,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,955.20, 430,432.80 and 236,216.80 is: 354,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,955.20 : 430,432.80 = 236,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,955.20/430,432.80 = 236,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,955.20x = 430,432.80 × 236,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,955.20x = 101,675,458,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,675,458,631.04/286,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,325.20

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