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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,409.36, 399,811.20 and 126,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,409.36, 399,811.20 and 126,168.32 is: 189,345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,409.36 : 399,811.20 = 126,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,409.36/399,811.20 = 126,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,409.36x = 399,811.20 × 126,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,409.36x = 50,443,507,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,443,507,421.18/266,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,345.85

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