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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,820.79, 379,805.88 and 266,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,820.79, 379,805.88 and 266,538.08 is: 369,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,820.79 : 379,805.88 = 266,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,820.79/379,805.88 = 266,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,820.79x = 379,805.88 × 266,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,820.79x = 101,232,730,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232,730,027.91/273,820.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,704.32

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