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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,017.92, 399,102.08 and 108,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,017.92, 399,102.08 and 108,359.68 is: 162,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,017.92 : 399,102.08 = 108,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,017.92/399,102.08 = 108,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,017.92x = 399,102.08 × 108,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,017.92x = 43,246,573,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,573,676.13/266,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,570.15

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