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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,722.80, 374,034 and 266,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,722.80, 374,034 and 266,722.80 is: 374,034

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,722.80 : 374,034 = 266,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,722.80/374,034 = 266,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,722.80x = 374,034 × 266,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,722.80x = 99,763,395,775.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,763,395,775.20/266,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,034

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