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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,026, 399,114 and 108,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,026, 399,114 and 108,367.60 is: 162,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,026 : 399,114 = 108,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,026/399,114 = 108,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,026x = 399,114 × 108,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,026x = 43,251,026,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251,026,306.40/266,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,581.95

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