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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,966.86, 362,925.41 and 235,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,966.86, 362,925.41 and 235,010.98 is: 323,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,966.86 : 362,925.41 = 235,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,966.86/362,925.41 = 235,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,966.86x = 362,925.41 × 235,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,966.86x = 85,291,456,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,291,456,271.00/263,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,114.26

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