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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,614.34, 467,193.21 and 266,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,614.34, 467,193.21 and 266,771.36 is: 368,069.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,614.34 : 467,193.21 = 266,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,614.34/467,193.21 = 266,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,614.34x = 467,193.21 × 266,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,614.34x = 124,633,768,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,633,768,014.47/338,614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,069.96

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