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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,098.64, 395,141.94 and 232,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,098.64, 395,141.94 and 232,255.92 is: 347,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,098.64 : 395,141.94 = 232,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,098.64/395,141.94 = 232,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,098.64x = 395,141.94 × 232,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,098.64x = 91,774,054,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,774,054,805.28/264,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,499.16

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