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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,038.23, 367,178.36 and 254,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,038.23, 367,178.36 and 254,080.47 is: 350,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,038.23 : 367,178.36 = 254,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,038.23/367,178.36 = 254,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,038.23x = 367,178.36 × 254,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,038.23x = 93,292,849,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,292,849,012.23/266,038.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,674.60

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