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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,044.80, 399,067.20 and 245,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,044.80, 399,067.20 and 245,769.60 is: 368,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,044.80 : 399,067.20 = 245,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,044.80/399,067.20 = 245,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,044.80x = 399,067.20 × 245,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,044.80x = 98,078,586,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078,586,117.12/266,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,654.40

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