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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,016.36, 437,061.30 and 266,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,016.36, 437,061.30 and 266,108.16 is: 396,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,016.36 : 437,061.30 = 266,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,016.36/437,061.30 = 266,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,016.36x = 437,061.30 × 266,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,016.36x = 116,305,578,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,305,578,350.21/293,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,925.20

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