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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,646.72, 400,137.12 and 142,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,646.72, 400,137.12 and 142,069.44 is: 213,193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,646.72 : 400,137.12 = 142,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,646.72/400,137.12 = 142,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,646.72x = 400,137.12 × 142,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,646.72x = 56,847,256,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847,256,561.61/266,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,193.16

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