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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,601.27, 365,951.40 and 235,709.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,601.27, 365,951.40 and 235,709.90 is: 323,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,601.27 : 365,951.40 = 235,709.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,601.27/365,951.40 = 235,709.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,601.27x = 365,951.40 × 235,709.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,601.27x = 86,258,364,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,364,890.55/266,601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,548.21

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