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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,858.30, 397,287.45 and 235,115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,858.30, 397,287.45 and 235,115.10 is: 352,672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,858.30 : 397,287.45 = 235,115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,858.30/397,287.45 = 235,115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,858.30x = 397,287.45 × 235,115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,858.30x = 93,408,278,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,408,278,535.50/264,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,672.65

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