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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,057.60, 398,548.80 and 165,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,057.60, 398,548.80 and 165,910.40 is: 248,530.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,057.60 : 398,548.80 = 165,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,057.60/398,548.80 = 165,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,057.60x = 398,548.80 × 165,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,057.60x = 66,123,390,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123,390,827.52/266,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,530.36

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