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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,865.60, 400,263.84 and 100,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,865.60, 400,263.84 and 100,632 is: 150,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,865.60 : 400,263.84 = 100,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,865.60/400,263.84 = 100,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,865.60x = 400,263.84 × 100,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,865.60x = 40,279,350,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279,350,746.88/266,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,934.97

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