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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,456.99, 398,969.25 and 202,974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,456.99, 398,969.25 and 202,974.69 is: 303,916.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,456.99 : 398,969.25 = 202,974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,456.99/398,969.25 = 202,974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,456.99x = 398,969.25 × 202,974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,456.99x = 80,980,659,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,980,659,838.28/266,456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,916.45

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