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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,050, 399,091.92 and 108,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,050, 399,091.92 and 108,192.16 is: 162,295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,050 : 399,091.92 = 108,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,050/399,091.92 = 108,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,050x = 399,091.92 × 108,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,050x = 43,178,616,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178,616,863.35/266,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,295.12

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