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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,774.68, 398,662.02 and 108,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,774.68, 398,662.02 and 108,015.44 is: 162,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,774.68 : 398,662.02 = 108,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,774.68/398,662.02 = 108,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,774.68x = 398,662.02 × 108,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,774.68x = 43,061,653,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,653,501.59/265,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,023.16

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