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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,003.40, 399,005.10 and 182,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,003.40, 399,005.10 and 182,022.60 is: 273,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,003.40 : 399,005.10 = 182,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,003.40/399,005.10 = 182,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,003.40x = 399,005.10 × 182,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,003.40x = 72,627,945,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,627,945,715.26/266,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,033.90

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