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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,113.60, 398,632.80 and 165,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,113.60, 398,632.80 and 165,966.40 is: 248,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,113.60 : 398,632.80 = 165,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,113.60/398,632.80 = 165,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,113.60x = 398,632.80 × 165,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,113.60x = 66,159,650,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,159,650,737.92/266,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,614.32

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