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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,936.84, 406,803.18 and 266,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,936.84, 406,803.18 and 266,152.98 is: 399,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,936.84 : 406,803.18 = 266,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,936.84/406,803.18 = 266,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,936.84x = 406,803.18 × 266,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,936.84x = 108,271,878,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,271,878,630.48/270,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,620.36

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