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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,866.52, 367,018.16 and 229,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,866.52, 367,018.16 and 229,423 is: 316,709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,866.52 : 367,018.16 = 229,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,866.52/367,018.16 = 229,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,866.52x = 367,018.16 × 229,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,866.52x = 84,202,407,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,202,407,321.68/265,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,709.33

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