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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,954.60, 398,599.26 and 132,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,954.60, 398,599.26 and 132,872.14 is: 199,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,954.60 : 398,599.26 = 132,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,954.60/398,599.26 = 132,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,954.60x = 398,599.26 × 132,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,954.60x = 52,962,736,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962,736,678.62/265,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,142.02

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