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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,973.35, 362,934.32 and 235,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,973.35, 362,934.32 and 235,017.47 is: 323,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,973.35 : 362,934.32 = 235,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,973.35/362,934.32 = 235,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,973.35x = 362,934.32 × 235,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,973.35x = 85,295,905,394.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295,905,394.82/263,973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,123.17

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