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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,907.60, 400,015.80 and 235,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,907.60, 400,015.80 and 235,803.60 is: 353,400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,907.60 : 400,015.80 = 235,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,907.60/400,015.80 = 235,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,907.60x = 400,015.80 × 235,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,907.60x = 94,325,165,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,325,165,696.88/266,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,400.07

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