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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,355.81, 367,883.10 and 212,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,355.81, 367,883.10 and 212,089.68 is: 292,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,355.81 : 367,883.10 = 212,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,355.81/367,883.10 = 212,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,355.81x = 367,883.10 × 212,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,355.81x = 78,024,208,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,024,208,956.41/266,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,932.26

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