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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,275.60, 442,913.40 and 236,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,275.60, 442,913.40 and 236,226.60 is: 354,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,275.60 : 442,913.40 = 236,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,275.60/442,913.40 = 236,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,275.60x = 442,913.40 × 236,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,275.60x = 104,627,926,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,627,926,576.44/295,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,339.90

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