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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,007.38, 399,007.11 and 123,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,007.38, 399,007.11 and 123,773 is: 185,657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,007.38 : 399,007.11 = 123,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,007.38/399,007.11 = 123,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,007.38x = 399,007.11 × 123,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,007.38x = 49,386,307,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386,307,026.03/266,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,657.66

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