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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,051.70, 399,077.55 and 166,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,051.70, 399,077.55 and 166,842.90 is: 250,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,051.70 : 399,077.55 = 166,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,051.70/399,077.55 = 166,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,051.70x = 399,077.55 × 166,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,051.70x = 66,583,255,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,583,255,766.90/266,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,264.35

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