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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,677.92, 421,258.16 and 266,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,677.92, 421,258.16 and 266,843.76 is: 368,947.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,677.92 : 421,258.16 = 266,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,677.92/421,258.16 = 266,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,677.92x = 421,258.16 × 266,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,677.92x = 112,410,111,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,410,111,345.08/304,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,947.35

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