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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,272.80, 402,409.20 and 264,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,272.80, 402,409.20 and 264,773.60 is: 397,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,272.80 : 402,409.20 = 264,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,272.80/402,409.20 = 264,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,272.80x = 402,409.20 × 264,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,272.80x = 106,547,332,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,547,332,557.12/268,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,160.40

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