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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,085.20, 399,127.80 and 166,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,085.20, 399,127.80 and 166,876.40 is: 250,314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,085.20 : 399,127.80 = 166,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,085.20/399,127.80 = 166,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,085.20x = 399,127.80 × 166,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,085.20x = 66,605,010,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,605,010,403.92/266,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,314.60

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