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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,487.69, 366,014.80 and 257,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,487.69, 366,014.80 and 257,232.17 is: 354,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,487.69 : 366,014.80 = 257,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,487.69/366,014.80 = 257,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,487.69x = 366,014.80 × 257,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,487.69x = 94,150,782,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,150,782,492.69/265,487.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,633.32

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