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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,693.70, 400,040.55 and 244,920.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,693.70, 400,040.55 and 244,920.90 is: 367,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,693.70 : 400,040.55 = 244,920.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,693.70/400,040.55 = 244,920.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,693.70x = 400,040.55 × 244,920.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,693.70x = 97,978,291,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,978,291,542.50/266,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,381.35

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