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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,168.30, 531,665.85 and 264,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,168.30, 531,665.85 and 264,708.34 is: 365,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,168.30 : 531,665.85 = 264,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,168.30/531,665.85 = 264,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,168.30x = 531,665.85 × 264,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,168.30x = 140,736,384,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,736,384,588.19/385,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,389.32

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