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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,014.30, 399,280.65 and 133,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,014.30, 399,280.65 and 133,044.70 is: 199,696.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,014.30 : 399,280.65 = 133,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,014.30/399,280.65 = 133,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,014.30x = 399,280.65 × 133,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,014.30x = 53,122,174,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122,174,295.06/266,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,696.69

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