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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,207.10, 399,113.70 and 125,801.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,207.10, 399,113.70 and 125,801.70 is: 188,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,207.10 : 399,113.70 = 125,801.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,207.10/399,113.70 = 125,801.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,207.10x = 399,113.70 × 125,801.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,207.10x = 50,209,181,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,181,953.29/266,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,609.48

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