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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,999.60, 396,916.20 and 235,450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,999.60, 396,916.20 and 235,450.80 is: 352,658.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,999.60 : 396,916.20 = 235,450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,999.60/396,916.20 = 235,450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,999.60x = 396,916.20 × 235,450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,999.60x = 93,454,236,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,454,236,822.96/264,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,658.03

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