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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,119.80, 399,179.70 and 255,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,119.80, 399,179.70 and 255,622.20 is: 383,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,119.80 : 399,179.70 = 255,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,119.80/399,179.70 = 255,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,119.80x = 399,179.70 × 255,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,119.80x = 102,039,193,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,039,193,109.34/266,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,433.30

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