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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,601.52, 365,951.74 and 235,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,601.52, 365,951.74 and 235,710.14 is: 323,548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,601.52 : 365,951.74 = 235,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,601.52/365,951.74 = 235,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,601.52x = 365,951.74 × 235,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,601.52x = 86,258,536,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,258,536,194.25/266,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,548.56

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