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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,179.62, 398,937.14 and 133,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,179.62, 398,937.14 and 133,097.94 is: 199,480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,179.62 : 398,937.14 = 133,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,179.62/398,937.14 = 133,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,179.62x = 398,937.14 × 133,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,179.62x = 53,097,711,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,097,711,523.49/266,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,480.75

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