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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,886.06, 400,464.86 and 117,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,886.06, 400,464.86 and 117,087.50 is: 175,690.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,886.06 : 400,464.86 = 117,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,886.06/400,464.86 = 117,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,886.06x = 400,464.86 × 117,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,886.06x = 46,889,426,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,889,426,707.49/266,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,690.80

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