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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,187.60, 399,281.40 and 133,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,187.60, 399,281.40 and 133,088.40 is: 199,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,187.60 : 399,281.40 = 133,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,187.60/399,281.40 = 133,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,187.60x = 399,281.40 × 133,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,187.60x = 53,139,722,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139,722,675.76/266,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,632.60

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