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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,113.20, 399,169.80 and 237,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,113.20, 399,169.80 and 237,244.80 is: 355,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,113.20 : 399,169.80 = 237,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,113.20/399,169.80 = 237,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,113.20x = 399,169.80 × 237,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,113.20x = 94,700,959,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,700,959,367.04/266,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,867.20

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