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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,304.40, 442,956.60 and 236,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,304.40, 442,956.60 and 236,255.40 is: 354,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,304.40 : 442,956.60 = 236,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,304.40/442,956.60 = 236,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,304.40x = 442,956.60 × 236,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,304.40x = 104,650,888,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,650,888,715.64/295,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,383.10

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