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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,803.80, 374,147.40 and 266,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,803.80, 374,147.40 and 266,803.80 is: 374,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,803.80 : 374,147.40 = 266,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,803.80/374,147.40 = 266,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,803.80x = 374,147.40 × 266,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,803.80x = 99,823,948,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,823,948,080.12/266,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,147.40

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