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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,086.23, 399,246.21 and 139,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,086.23, 399,246.21 and 139,697.11 is: 209,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,086.23 : 399,246.21 = 139,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,086.23/399,246.21 = 139,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,086.23x = 399,246.21 × 139,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,086.23x = 55,773,541,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,773,541,715.45/266,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,607.02

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