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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,612.34, 467,190.45 and 266,769.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,612.34, 467,190.45 and 266,769.36 is: 368,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,612.34 : 467,190.45 = 266,769.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,612.34/467,190.45 = 266,769.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,612.34x = 467,190.45 × 266,769.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,612.34x = 124,632,097,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,632,097,344.61/338,612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,067.20

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