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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,116.74, 461,985.21 and 266,532.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,116.74, 461,985.21 and 266,532.42 is: 367,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,116.74 : 461,985.21 = 266,532.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,116.74/461,985.21 = 266,532.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,116.74x = 461,985.21 × 266,532.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,116.74x = 123,134,036,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,134,036,025.51/335,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,436.24

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