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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,005.10, 396,924.45 and 235,456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,005.10, 396,924.45 and 235,456.30 is: 352,666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,005.10 : 396,924.45 = 235,456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,005.10/396,924.45 = 235,456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,005.10x = 396,924.45 × 235,456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,005.10x = 93,458,362,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458,362,376.54/265,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,666.28

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