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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,073.40, 399,110.10 and 139,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,073.40, 399,110.10 and 139,664.80 is: 209,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,073.40 : 399,110.10 = 139,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,073.40/399,110.10 = 139,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,073.40x = 399,110.10 × 139,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,073.40x = 55,741,632,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741,632,294.48/266,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,497.20

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