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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,584.38, 367,528.23 and 258,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,584.38, 367,528.23 and 258,328.86 is: 356,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,584.38 : 367,528.23 = 258,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,584.38/367,528.23 = 258,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,584.38x = 367,528.23 × 258,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,584.38x = 94,943,148,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,943,148,673.72/266,584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,146.71

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