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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,873.34, 400,768.05 and 236,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,873.34, 400,768.05 and 236,955.18 is: 355,839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,873.34 : 400,768.05 = 236,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,873.34/400,768.05 = 236,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,873.34x = 400,768.05 × 236,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,873.34x = 94,964,065,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,964,065,426.00/266,873.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,839.46

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