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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,130.30, 399,195.45 and 171,651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,130.30, 399,195.45 and 171,651.90 is: 257,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,130.30 : 399,195.45 = 171,651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,130.30/399,195.45 = 171,651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,130.30x = 399,195.45 × 171,651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,130.30x = 68,522,657,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,522,657,463.86/266,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,477.85

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