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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,727.53, 400,403.86 and 210,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,727.53, 400,403.86 and 210,605.47 is: 316,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,727.53 : 400,403.86 = 210,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,727.53/400,403.86 = 210,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,727.53x = 400,403.86 × 210,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,727.53x = 84,327,241,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,327,241,597.59/266,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,154.99

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