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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,036.90, 364,827.55 and 230,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,036.90, 364,827.55 and 230,986.86 is: 317,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,036.90 : 364,827.55 = 230,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,036.90/364,827.55 = 230,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,036.90x = 364,827.55 × 230,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,036.90x = 84,270,370,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270,370,215.99/265,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,957.12

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