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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,161.66, 398,910.34 and 133,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,161.66, 398,910.34 and 133,079.98 is: 199,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,161.66 : 398,910.34 = 133,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,161.66/398,910.34 = 133,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,161.66x = 398,910.34 × 133,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,161.66x = 53,086,977,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086,977,835.26/266,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,453.89

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