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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,615.60, 398,423.40 and 230,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,615.60, 398,423.40 and 230,623.60 is: 345,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,615.60 : 398,423.40 = 230,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,615.60/398,423.40 = 230,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,615.60x = 398,423.40 × 230,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,615.60x = 91,885,838,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,885,838,832.24/265,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,935.40

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