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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,302.40, 442,953.60 and 236,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,302.40, 442,953.60 and 236,253.40 is: 354,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,302.40 : 442,953.60 = 236,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,302.40/442,953.60 = 236,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,302.40x = 442,953.60 × 236,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,302.40x = 104,649,294,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,649,294,042.24/295,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,380.10

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