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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,153.80, 534,230.70 and 236,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,153.80, 534,230.70 and 236,986.60 is: 355,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,153.80 : 534,230.70 = 236,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,153.80/534,230.70 = 236,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,153.80x = 534,230.70 × 236,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,153.80x = 126,605,517,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,605,517,208.62/356,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,479.90

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