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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,113.40, 399,170.10 and 182,132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,113.40, 399,170.10 and 182,132.60 is: 273,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,113.40 : 399,170.10 = 182,132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,113.40/399,170.10 = 182,132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,113.40x = 399,170.10 × 182,132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,113.40x = 72,701,888,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,701,888,155.26/266,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,198.90

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