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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,995.20, 403,492.80 and 266,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,995.20, 403,492.80 and 266,230.40 is: 399,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,995.20 : 403,492.80 = 266,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,995.20/403,492.80 = 266,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,995.20x = 403,492.80 × 266,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,995.20x = 107,422,049,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,422,049,541.12/268,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,345.60

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