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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,439.16, 399,943.19 and 114,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,439.16, 399,943.19 and 114,711.31 is: 172,189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,439.16 : 399,943.19 = 114,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,439.16/399,943.19 = 114,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,439.16x = 399,943.19 × 114,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,439.16x = 45,878,007,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878,007,250.48/266,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,189.43

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