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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,466.72, 425,200.60 and 266,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,466.72, 425,200.60 and 266,145.68 is: 399,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,466.72 : 425,200.60 = 266,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,466.72/425,200.60 = 266,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,466.72x = 425,200.60 × 266,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,466.72x = 113,165,302,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,165,302,823.41/283,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,219.01

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