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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,927.58, 366,562.80 and 231,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,927.58, 366,562.80 and 231,006.80 is: 319,628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,927.58 : 366,562.80 = 231,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,927.58/366,562.80 = 231,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,927.58x = 366,562.80 × 231,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,927.58x = 84,678,499,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,678,499,427.04/264,927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,628.86

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