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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,213.99, 367,763.95 and 230,341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,213.99, 367,763.95 and 230,341.73 is: 318,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,213.99 : 367,763.95 = 230,341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,213.99/367,763.95 = 230,341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,213.99x = 367,763.95 × 230,341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,213.99x = 84,711,381,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,711,381,628.07/266,213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,207.85

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