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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,895.20, 397,342.80 and 230,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,895.20, 397,342.80 and 230,680.80 is: 346,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,895.20 : 397,342.80 = 230,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,895.20/397,342.80 = 230,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,895.20x = 397,342.80 × 230,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,895.20x = 91,659,354,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659,354,978.24/264,895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,021.20

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