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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,674.60, 400,011.90 and 237,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,674.60, 400,011.90 and 237,644.20 is: 356,466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,674.60 : 400,011.90 = 237,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,674.60/400,011.90 = 237,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,674.60x = 400,011.90 × 237,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,674.60x = 95,060,507,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,060,507,965.98/266,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,466.30

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