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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,208.66, 399,115.89 and 125,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,208.66, 399,115.89 and 125,803.26 is: 188,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,208.66 : 399,115.89 = 125,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,208.66/399,115.89 = 125,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,208.66x = 399,115.89 × 125,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,208.66x = 50,210,080,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210,080,079.80/266,208.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,611.75

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