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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,484, 399,726.03 and 69,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,484, 399,726.03 and 69,492 is: 104,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,484 : 399,726.03 = 69,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,484/399,726.03 = 69,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,484x = 399,726.03 × 69,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,484x = 27,777,761,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777,761,276.76/266,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,238.01

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