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