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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,886.56, 400,465.61 and 117,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,886.56, 400,465.61 and 117,088 is: 175,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,886.56 : 400,465.61 = 117,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,886.56/400,465.61 = 117,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,886.56x = 400,465.61 × 117,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,886.56x = 46,889,717,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,889,717,343.68/266,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,691.56

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