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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,008.07, 366,985.69 and 163,856.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,008.07, 366,985.69 and 163,856.39 is: 226,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,008.07 : 366,985.69 = 163,856.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,008.07/366,985.69 = 163,856.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,008.07x = 366,985.69 × 163,856.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,008.07x = 60,132,948,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,132,948,100.49/266,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,056.86

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