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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,097.20, 399,145.80 and 252,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,097.20, 399,145.80 and 252,975.20 is: 379,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,097.20 : 399,145.80 = 252,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,097.20/399,145.80 = 252,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,097.20x = 399,145.80 × 252,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,097.20x = 100,973,988,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,973,988,584.16/266,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,462.80

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