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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,254.10, 442,881.15 and 236,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,254.10, 442,881.15 and 236,205.10 is: 354,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,254.10 : 442,881.15 = 236,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,254.10/442,881.15 = 236,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,254.10x = 442,881.15 × 236,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,254.10x = 104,610,786,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,610,786,323.87/295,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,307.65

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