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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,261.38, 249,181.80 and 106,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,261.38, 249,181.80 and 106,266.74 is: 159,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,261.38 : 249,181.80 = 106,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,261.38/249,181.80 = 106,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,261.38x = 249,181.80 × 106,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,261.38x = 26,479,737,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479,737,553.33/166,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,265.71

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