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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,451.63, 399,961.90 and 114,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,451.63, 399,961.90 and 114,723.84 is: 172,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,451.63 : 399,961.90 = 114,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,451.63/399,961.90 = 114,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,451.63x = 399,961.90 × 114,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,451.63x = 45,885,166,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885,166,664.96/266,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,208.24

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