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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,993.33, 400,555.53 and 122,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,993.33, 400,555.53 and 122,831.69 is: 184,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,993.33 : 400,555.53 = 122,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,993.33/400,555.53 = 122,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,993.33x = 400,555.53 × 122,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,993.33x = 49,200,910,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,200,910,685.97/266,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,277.68

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