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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,392.72, 399,615.84 and 76,857.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,392.72, 399,615.84 and 76,857.76 is: 115,294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,392.72 : 399,615.84 = 76,857.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,392.72/399,615.84 = 76,857.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,392.72x = 399,615.84 × 76,857.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,392.72x = 30,713,578,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713,578,322.92/266,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,294.36

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