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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,096.08, 398,798.52 and 108,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,096.08, 398,798.52 and 108,140.72 is: 162,070.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,096.08 : 398,798.52 = 108,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,096.08/398,798.52 = 108,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,096.08x = 398,798.52 × 108,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,096.08x = 43,126,359,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126,359,087.73/266,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,070.63

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