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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,258.88, 399,457.44 and 133,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,258.88, 399,457.44 and 133,133.76 is: 199,735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,258.88 : 399,457.44 = 133,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,258.88/399,457.44 = 133,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,258.88x = 399,457.44 × 133,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,258.88x = 53,181,270,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,181,270,947.17/266,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,735.20

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