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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,101.20, 399,151.80 and 244,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,101.20, 399,151.80 and 244,328.40 is: 366,492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,101.20 : 399,151.80 = 244,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,101.20/399,151.80 = 244,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,101.20x = 399,151.80 × 244,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,101.20x = 97,524,120,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,524,120,651.12/266,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,492.60

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