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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.46, 398,730.65 and 108,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.46, 398,730.65 and 108,095.25 is: 162,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.46 : 398,730.65 = 108,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.46/398,730.65 = 108,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.46x = 398,730.65 × 108,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.46x = 43,100,888,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100,888,753.94/266,051.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,002.08

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