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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,035.90, 364,826.18 and 230,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,035.90, 364,826.18 and 230,985.86 is: 317,955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,035.90 : 364,826.18 = 230,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,035.90/364,826.18 = 230,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,035.90x = 364,826.18 × 230,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,035.90x = 84,269,685,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269,685,958.75/265,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,955.74

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