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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,231.43, 399,539.83 and 104,149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,231.43, 399,539.83 and 104,149.38 is: 156,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,231.43 : 399,539.83 = 104,149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,231.43/399,539.83 = 104,149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,231.43x = 399,539.83 × 104,149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,231.43x = 41,611,825,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611,825,579.81/266,231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,299.45

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