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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,220, 399,388.32 and 100,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,220, 399,388.32 and 100,008 is: 150,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,220 : 399,388.32 = 100,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,220/399,388.32 = 100,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,220x = 399,388.32 × 100,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,220x = 39,942,027,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,027,106.56/266,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,033.91

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