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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,323.80, 399,485.70 and 76,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,323.80, 399,485.70 and 76,783.80 is: 115,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,323.80 : 399,485.70 = 76,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,323.80/399,485.70 = 76,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,323.80x = 399,485.70 × 76,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,323.80x = 30,674,030,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,674,030,091.66/266,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,175.70

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