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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,337.83, 398,059.27 and 75,799.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,337.83, 398,059.27 and 75,799.83 is: 113,714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,337.83 : 398,059.27 = 75,799.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,337.83/398,059.27 = 75,799.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,337.83x = 398,059.27 × 75,799.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,337.83x = 30,172,824,995.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172,824,995.92/265,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,714.75

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