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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,397.20, 366,879.72 and 260,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,397.20, 366,879.72 and 260,591.12 is: 358,883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,397.20 : 366,879.72 = 260,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,397.20/366,879.72 = 260,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,397.20x = 366,879.72 × 260,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,397.20x = 95,605,597,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,605,597,140.09/266,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,883.64

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