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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,874.96, 398,887.80 and 108,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,874.96, 398,887.80 and 108,216.56 is: 162,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,874.96 : 398,887.80 = 108,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,874.96/398,887.80 = 108,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,874.96x = 398,887.80 × 108,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,874.96x = 43,166,265,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166,265,541.97/265,874.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,355.51

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