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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,675.40, 368,309.12 and 246,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,675.40, 368,309.12 and 246,497.24 is: 340,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,675.40 : 368,309.12 = 246,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,675.40/368,309.12 = 246,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,675.40x = 368,309.12 × 246,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,675.40x = 90,787,181,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,787,181,235.12/266,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,440.78

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