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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,541.40, 399,228.90 and 231,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,541.40, 399,228.90 and 231,549.40 is: 346,817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,541.40 : 399,228.90 = 231,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,541.40/399,228.90 = 231,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,541.40x = 399,228.90 × 231,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,541.40x = 92,441,212,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,441,212,257.66/266,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,817.46

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