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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,739.60, 400,109.40 and 172,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,739.60, 400,109.40 and 172,261.20 is: 258,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,739.60 : 400,109.40 = 172,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,739.60/400,109.40 = 172,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,739.60x = 400,109.40 × 172,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,739.60x = 68,923,325,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923,325,375.28/266,739.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,391.80

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