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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,006.10, 459,009.15 and 236,022.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,006.10, 459,009.15 and 236,022.10 is: 354,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,006.10 : 459,009.15 = 236,022.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,006.10/459,009.15 = 236,022.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,006.10x = 459,009.15 × 236,022.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,006.10x = 108,336,303,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,336,303,502.22/306,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,033.15

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