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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,232.69, 397,845.13 and 65,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,232.69, 397,845.13 and 65,553.09 is: 98,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,232.69 : 397,845.13 = 65,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,232.69/397,845.13 = 65,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,232.69x = 397,845.13 × 65,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,232.69x = 26,079,977,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079,977,285.19/265,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,328.67

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