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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,033.86, 398,826.06 and 123,805.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,033.86, 398,826.06 and 123,805.75 is: 185,604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,033.86 : 398,826.06 = 123,805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,033.86/398,826.06 = 123,805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,033.86x = 398,826.06 × 123,805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,033.86x = 49,376,959,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,376,959,477.85/266,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,604.04

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