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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,729.61, 478,166.64 and 266,160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,729.61, 478,166.64 and 266,160.53 is: 367,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,729.61 : 478,166.64 = 266,160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,729.61/478,166.64 = 266,160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,729.61x = 478,166.64 × 266,160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,729.61x = 127,269,086,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,269,086,330.72/346,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,055.72

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