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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,145.64, 366,348.75 and 232,094.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,145.64, 366,348.75 and 232,094.05 is: 319,476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,145.64 : 366,348.75 = 232,094.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,145.64/366,348.75 = 232,094.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,145.64x = 366,348.75 × 232,094.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,145.64x = 85,027,365,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,027,365,006.44/266,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,476.83

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