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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,297.60, 402,446.40 and 264,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,297.60, 402,446.40 and 264,150.40 is: 396,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,297.60 : 402,446.40 = 264,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,297.60/402,446.40 = 264,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,297.60x = 402,446.40 × 264,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,297.60x = 106,306,377,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,306,377,538.56/268,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,225.60

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