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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,844.70, 398,842.38 and 108,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,844.70, 398,842.38 and 108,186.30 is: 162,310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,844.70 : 398,842.38 = 108,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,844.70/398,842.38 = 108,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,844.70x = 398,842.38 × 108,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,844.70x = 43,149,281,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,281,375.39/265,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,310.11

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