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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,925.58, 366,560.03 and 231,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,925.58, 366,560.03 and 231,004.80 is: 319,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,925.58 : 366,560.03 = 231,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,925.58/366,560.03 = 231,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,925.58x = 366,560.03 × 231,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,925.58x = 84,677,126,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,677,126,995.66/264,925.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,626.09

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