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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,010.60, 459,015.90 and 236,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,010.60, 459,015.90 and 236,026.60 is: 354,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,010.60 : 459,015.90 = 236,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,010.60/459,015.90 = 236,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,010.60x = 459,015.90 × 236,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,010.60x = 108,339,962,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,339,962,222.94/306,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,039.90

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