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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,132.16, 526,131.20 and 266,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,132.16, 526,131.20 and 266,860 is: 368,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,132.16 : 526,131.20 = 266,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,132.16/526,131.20 = 266,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,132.16x = 526,131.20 × 266,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,132.16x = 140,403,372,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,403,372,032/381,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,385.00

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