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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,611.44, 467,189.23 and 266,768.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,611.44, 467,189.23 and 266,768.49 is: 368,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,611.44 : 467,189.23 = 266,768.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,611.44/467,189.23 = 266,768.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,611.44x = 467,189.23 × 266,768.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,611.44x = 124,631,365,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,631,365,431.36/338,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,066.02

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