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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,271.10, 442,906.65 and 236,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,271.10, 442,906.65 and 236,222.10 is: 354,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,271.10 : 442,906.65 = 236,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,271.10/442,906.65 = 236,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,271.10x = 442,906.65 × 236,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,271.10x = 104,624,338,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,624,338,966.97/295,271.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,333.15

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