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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,378.58, 430,760.24 and 267,206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,378.58, 430,760.24 and 267,206.10 is: 368,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,378.58 : 430,760.24 = 267,206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,378.58/430,760.24 = 267,206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,378.58x = 430,760.24 × 267,206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,378.58x = 115,101,761,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,101,761,816.11/312,378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,468.80

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