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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,965.86, 362,924.04 and 235,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,965.86, 362,924.04 and 235,009.98 is: 323,112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,965.86 : 362,924.04 = 235,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,965.86/362,924.04 = 235,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,965.86x = 362,924.04 × 235,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,965.86x = 85,290,771,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,290,771,381.92/263,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,112.89

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