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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,539.78, 399,563.63 and 133,304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,539.78, 399,563.63 and 133,304.09 is: 199,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,539.78 : 399,563.63 = 133,304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,539.78/399,563.63 = 133,304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,539.78x = 399,563.63 × 133,304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,539.78x = 53,263,465,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,263,465,427.73/266,539.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,833.08

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