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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,416.20, 366,905.94 and 260,610.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,416.20, 366,905.94 and 260,610.12 is: 358,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,416.20 : 366,905.94 = 260,610.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,416.20/366,905.94 = 260,610.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,416.20x = 366,905.94 × 260,610.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,416.20x = 95,619,401,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,619,401,052.11/266,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,909.86

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