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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,739.42, 399,700.10 and 181,241.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,739.42, 399,700.10 and 181,241.39 is: 271,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,739.42 : 399,700.10 = 181,241.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,739.42/399,700.10 = 181,241.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,739.42x = 399,700.10 × 181,241.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,739.42x = 72,442,198,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,442,198,802.43/266,739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,584.15

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