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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,207.60, 442,811.40 and 236,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,207.60, 442,811.40 and 236,158.60 is: 354,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,207.60 : 442,811.40 = 236,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,207.60/442,811.40 = 236,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,207.60x = 442,811.40 × 236,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,207.60x = 104,573,720,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,573,720,288.04/295,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,237.90

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