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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,112.81, 399,340.53 and 106,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,112.81, 399,340.53 and 106,161.44 is: 159,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,112.81 : 399,340.53 = 106,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,112.81/399,340.53 = 106,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,112.81x = 399,340.53 × 106,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,112.81x = 42,394,563,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,394,563,718.46/266,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,310.50

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