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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,037.48, 367,177.32 and 254,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,037.48, 367,177.32 and 254,079.72 is: 350,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,037.48 : 367,177.32 = 254,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,037.48/367,177.32 = 254,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,037.48x = 367,177.32 × 254,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,037.48x = 93,292,310,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,292,310,655.95/266,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,673.56

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