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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,871.70, 398,882.88 and 108,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,871.70, 398,882.88 and 108,213.30 is: 162,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,871.70 : 398,882.88 = 108,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,871.70/398,882.88 = 108,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,871.70x = 398,882.88 × 108,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,871.70x = 43,164,432,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164,432,758.30/265,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,350.61

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