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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,404.20, 366,889.38 and 260,598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,404.20, 366,889.38 and 260,598.12 is: 358,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,404.20 : 366,889.38 = 260,598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,404.20/366,889.38 = 260,598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,404.20x = 366,889.38 × 260,598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,404.20x = 95,610,682,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,610,682,675.97/266,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,893.30

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