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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,290.09, 399,558.60 and 116,510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,290.09, 399,558.60 and 116,510.65 is: 174,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,290.09 : 399,558.60 = 116,510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,290.09/399,558.60 = 116,510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,290.09x = 399,558.60 × 116,510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,290.09x = 46,552,831,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552,831,200.19/266,290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,819.99

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