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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,184.21, 365,029.94 and 231,133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,184.21, 365,029.94 and 231,133.53 is: 318,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,184.21 : 365,029.94 = 231,133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,184.21/365,029.94 = 231,133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,184.21x = 365,029.94 × 231,133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,184.21x = 84,370,660,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,370,660,534.58/265,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,158.69

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