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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,129.40, 399,194.10 and 182,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,129.40, 399,194.10 and 182,148.60 is: 273,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,129.40 : 399,194.10 = 182,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,129.40/399,194.10 = 182,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,129.40x = 399,194.10 × 182,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,129.40x = 72,712,646,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,712,646,443.26/266,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,222.90

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