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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,151.65, 366,357.02 and 232,100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,151.65, 366,357.02 and 232,100.06 is: 319,485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,151.65 : 366,357.02 = 232,100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,151.65/366,357.02 = 232,100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,151.65x = 366,357.02 × 232,100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,151.65x = 85,031,483,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,031,483,331.14/266,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,485.09

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