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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,121.20, 399,181.80 and 171,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,121.20, 399,181.80 and 171,642.80 is: 257,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,121.20 : 399,181.80 = 171,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,121.20/399,181.80 = 171,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,121.20x = 399,181.80 × 171,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,121.20x = 68,516,681,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516,681,861.04/266,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,464.20

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