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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,266.60, 442,899.90 and 236,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,266.60, 442,899.90 and 236,217.60 is: 354,326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,266.60 : 442,899.90 = 236,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,266.60/442,899.90 = 236,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,266.60x = 442,899.90 × 236,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,266.60x = 104,620,751,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,620,751,418.24/295,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,326.40

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