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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,243.68, 399,357.84 and 69,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,243.68, 399,357.84 and 69,251.68 is: 103,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,243.68 : 399,357.84 = 69,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,243.68/399,357.84 = 69,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,243.68x = 399,357.84 × 69,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,243.68x = 27,656,201,341.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,201,341.17/266,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,875.52

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