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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,769.09, 400,265.96 and 116,932.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,769.09, 400,265.96 and 116,932.05 is: 175,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,769.09 : 400,265.96 = 116,932.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,769.09/400,265.96 = 116,932.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,769.09x = 400,265.96 × 116,932.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,769.09x = 46,803,919,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803,919,248.02/266,769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,447.31

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