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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,015.37, 399,023.51 and 213,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,015.37, 399,023.51 and 213,044.26 is: 319,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,015.37 : 399,023.51 = 213,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,015.37/399,023.51 = 213,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,015.37x = 399,023.51 × 213,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,015.37x = 85,009,668,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009,668,410.55/266,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,566.75

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