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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,140.64, 399,094.32 and 99,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,140.64, 399,094.32 and 99,812 is: 149,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,140.64 : 399,094.32 = 99,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,140.64/399,094.32 = 99,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,140.64x = 399,094.32 × 99,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,140.64x = 39,834,402,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,834,402,267.84/266,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,674.26

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