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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,814.03, 398,419.31 and 233,731.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,814.03, 398,419.31 and 233,731.01 is: 350,331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,814.03 : 398,419.31 = 233,731.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,814.03/398,419.31 = 233,731.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,814.03x = 398,419.31 × 233,731.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,814.03x = 93,122,944,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,122,944,569.05/265,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,331.19

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