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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,048.20, 373,400.60 and 266,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,048.20, 373,400.60 and 266,048.20 is: 373,400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,048.20 : 373,400.60 = 266,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,048.20/373,400.60 = 266,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,048.20x = 373,400.60 × 266,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,048.20x = 99,342,557,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,342,557,508.92/266,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,400.60

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