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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,038.10, 525,057.15 and 266,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,038.10, 525,057.15 and 266,057.30 is: 399,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,038.10 : 525,057.15 = 266,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,038.10/525,057.15 = 266,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,038.10x = 525,057.15 × 266,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,038.10x = 139,695,287,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,695,287,674.70/350,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,085.95

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