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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,125.20, 399,187.80 and 176,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,125.20, 399,187.80 and 176,312.40 is: 264,468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,125.20 : 399,187.80 = 176,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,125.20/399,187.80 = 176,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,125.20x = 399,187.80 × 176,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,125.20x = 70,381,759,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,381,759,068.72/266,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,468.60

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