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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,146.38, 399,285.05 and 79,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,146.38, 399,285.05 and 79,157.88 is: 118,756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,146.38 : 399,285.05 = 79,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,146.38/399,285.05 = 79,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,146.38x = 399,285.05 × 79,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,146.38x = 31,606,557,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606,557,677.90/266,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,756.29

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