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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,584.20, 431,376.30 and 236,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,584.20, 431,376.30 and 236,845.80 is: 355,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,584.20 : 431,376.30 = 236,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,584.20/431,376.30 = 236,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,584.20x = 431,376.30 × 236,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,584.20x = 102,169,664,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,169,664,874.54/287,584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,268.70

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