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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,746.62, 366,570.74 and 254,411.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,746.62, 366,570.74 and 254,411.58 is: 349,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,746.62 : 366,570.74 = 254,411.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,746.62/366,570.74 = 254,411.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,746.62x = 366,570.74 × 254,411.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,746.62x = 93,259,839,873.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,259,839,873.11/266,746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,619.57

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