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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,008.40, 399,030.60 and 108,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,008.40, 399,030.60 and 108,239.60 is: 162,366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,008.40 : 399,030.60 = 108,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,008.40/399,030.60 = 108,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,008.40x = 399,030.60 × 108,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,008.40x = 43,190,912,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190,912,531.76/266,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,366.72

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