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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,112.60, 398,631.30 and 165,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,112.60, 398,631.30 and 165,965.40 is: 248,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,112.60 : 398,631.30 = 165,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,112.60/398,631.30 = 165,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,112.60x = 398,631.30 × 165,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,112.60x = 66,159,003,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159,003,157.02/266,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,612.82

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