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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,404.03, 397,662.66 and 232,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,404.03, 397,662.66 and 232,773.41 is: 347,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,404.03 : 397,662.66 = 232,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,404.03/397,662.66 = 232,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,404.03x = 397,662.66 × 232,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,404.03x = 92,565,293,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,565,293,397.87/266,404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,462.06

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