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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,144.95, 366,347.77 and 232,093.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,144.95, 366,347.77 and 232,093.36 is: 319,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,144.95 : 366,347.77 = 232,093.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,144.95/366,347.77 = 232,093.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,144.95x = 366,347.77 × 232,093.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,144.95x = 85,026,884,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026,884,867.81/266,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,475.85

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