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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,718.72, 400,188.48 and 116,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,718.72, 400,188.48 and 116,881.60 is: 175,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,718.72 : 400,188.48 = 116,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,718.72/400,188.48 = 116,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,718.72x = 400,188.48 × 116,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,718.72x = 46,774,669,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774,669,843.97/266,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,370.78

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