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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,855.95, 398,859.26 and 108,197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,855.95, 398,859.26 and 108,197.55 is: 162,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,855.95 : 398,859.26 = 108,197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,855.95/398,859.26 = 108,197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,855.95x = 398,859.26 × 108,197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,855.95x = 43,155,594,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,155,594,185.83/265,855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,326.98

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