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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,006.80, 399,010.20 and 166,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,006.80, 399,010.20 and 166,279.60 is: 249,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,006.80 : 399,010.20 = 166,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,006.80/399,010.20 = 166,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,006.80x = 399,010.20 × 166,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,006.80x = 66,347,256,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347,256,451.92/266,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,419.40

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