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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,600.77, 365,950.71 and 235,709.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,600.77, 365,950.71 and 235,709.39 is: 323,547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,600.77 : 365,950.71 = 235,709.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,600.77/365,950.71 = 235,709.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,600.77x = 365,950.71 × 235,709.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,600.77x = 86,258,019,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,019,539.04/266,600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,547.53

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