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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,330.60, 433,995.90 and 236,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,330.60, 433,995.90 and 236,799.40 is: 355,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,330.60 : 433,995.90 = 236,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,330.60/433,995.90 = 236,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,330.60x = 433,995.90 × 236,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,330.60x = 102,769,968,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,769,968,722.46/289,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,199.10

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