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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,286.60, 442,929.90 and 236,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,286.60, 442,929.90 and 236,237.60 is: 354,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,286.60 : 442,929.90 = 236,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,286.60/442,929.90 = 236,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,286.60x = 442,929.90 × 236,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,286.60x = 104,636,696,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,636,696,544.24/295,286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,356.40

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