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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,145.95, 366,349.15 and 232,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,145.95, 366,349.15 and 232,094.36 is: 319,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,145.95 : 366,349.15 = 232,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,145.95/366,349.15 = 232,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,145.95x = 366,349.15 × 232,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,145.95x = 85,027,571,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,027,571,505.79/266,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,477.23

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