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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,793.60, 399,704.40 and 211,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,793.60, 399,704.40 and 211,000.80 is: 316,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,793.60 : 399,704.40 = 211,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,793.60/399,704.40 = 211,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,793.60x = 399,704.40 × 211,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,793.60x = 84,337,948,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,337,948,163.52/266,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,116.83

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