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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,011.60, 399,017.40 and 132,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,011.60, 399,017.40 and 132,912.40 is: 199,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,011.60 : 399,017.40 = 132,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,011.60/399,017.40 = 132,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,011.60x = 399,017.40 × 132,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,011.60x = 53,034,360,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034,360,275.76/266,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,368.60

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