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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,147.60, 399,221.40 and 133,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,147.60, 399,221.40 and 133,048.40 is: 199,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,147.60 : 399,221.40 = 133,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,147.60/399,221.40 = 133,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,147.60x = 399,221.40 × 133,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,147.60x = 53,115,768,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,115,768,515.76/266,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,572.60

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