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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,837.70, 397,256.55 and 235,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,837.70, 397,256.55 and 235,807.30 is: 353,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,837.70 : 397,256.55 = 235,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,837.70/397,256.55 = 235,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,837.70x = 397,256.55 × 235,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,837.70x = 93,675,994,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,675,994,462.82/264,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,710.95

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