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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.60, 396,875.70 and 235,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.60, 396,875.70 and 235,423.80 is: 352,617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.60 : 396,875.70 = 235,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.60/396,875.70 = 235,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.60x = 396,875.70 × 235,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.60x = 93,433,985,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,433,985,421.66/264,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,617.54

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