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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,199.12, 499,697.64 and 266,933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,199.12, 499,697.64 and 266,933.04 is: 368,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,199.12 : 499,697.64 = 266,933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,199.12/499,697.64 = 266,933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,199.12x = 499,697.64 × 266,933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,199.12x = 133,385,810,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,385,810,126.03/362,199.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,266.52

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