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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,877.27, 401,276.14 and 246,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,877.27, 401,276.14 and 246,071.84 is: 369,993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,877.27 : 401,276.14 = 246,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,877.27/401,276.14 = 246,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,877.27x = 401,276.14 × 246,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,877.27x = 98,742,758,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,742,758,117.90/266,877.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,993.14

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