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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,402.03, 397,659.68 and 232,771.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,402.03, 397,659.68 and 232,771.41 is: 347,459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,402.03 : 397,659.68 = 232,771.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,402.03/397,659.68 = 232,771.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,402.03x = 397,659.68 × 232,771.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,402.03x = 92,563,804,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,563,804,122.78/266,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,459.09

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