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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,129.70, 399,194.55 and 253,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,129.70, 399,194.55 and 253,007.70 is: 379,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,129.70 : 399,194.55 = 253,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,129.70/399,194.55 = 253,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,129.70x = 399,194.55 × 253,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,129.70x = 100,999,294,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,999,294,948.04/266,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,511.55

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