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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,853.16, 465,701.40 and 266,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,853.16, 465,701.40 and 266,119.56 is: 366,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,853.16 : 465,701.40 = 266,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,853.16/465,701.40 = 266,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,853.16x = 465,701.40 × 266,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,853.16x = 123,932,251,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,932,251,659.38/337,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,822.83

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