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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,444.54, 397,723.06 and 232,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,444.54, 397,723.06 and 232,814 is: 347,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,444.54 : 397,723.06 = 232,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,444.54/397,723.06 = 232,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,444.54x = 397,723.06 × 232,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,444.54x = 92,595,496,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,595,496,490.84/266,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,522.59

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