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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,143.95, 366,346.40 and 232,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,143.95, 366,346.40 and 232,092.36 is: 319,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,143.95 : 366,346.40 = 232,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,143.95/366,346.40 = 232,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,143.95x = 366,346.40 × 232,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,143.95x = 85,026,200,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026,200,423.39/266,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,474.48

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