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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,090.70, 399,136.05 and 266,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,090.70, 399,136.05 and 266,090.70 is: 399,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,090.70 : 399,136.05 = 266,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,090.70/399,136.05 = 266,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,090.70x = 399,136.05 × 266,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,090.70x = 106,206,390,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,206,390,939.74/266,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,136.05

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