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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,050.60, 399,075.90 and 155,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,050.60, 399,075.90 and 155,458.60 is: 233,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,050.60 : 399,075.90 = 155,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,050.60/399,075.90 = 155,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,050.60x = 399,075.90 × 155,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,050.60x = 62,039,780,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039,780,707.74/266,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,187.90

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