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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,743.19, 368,465.05 and 213,409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,743.19, 368,465.05 and 213,409.55 is: 294,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,743.19 : 368,465.05 = 213,409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,743.19/368,465.05 = 213,409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,743.19x = 368,465.05 × 213,409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,743.19x = 78,633,961,699.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,633,961,699.15/266,743.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,792.76

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