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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.80, 545,266.80 and 268,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.80, 545,266.80 and 268,341.60 is: 402,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.80 : 545,266.80 = 268,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.80/545,266.80 = 268,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.80x = 545,266.80 × 268,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.80x = 146,317,765,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,317,765,538.88/363,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,130.08

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