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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,114.40, 399,171.60 and 166,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,114.40, 399,171.60 and 166,387.20 is: 249,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,114.40 : 399,171.60 = 166,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,114.40/399,171.60 = 166,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,114.40x = 399,171.60 × 166,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,114.40x = 66,417,044,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,417,044,843.52/266,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,580.80

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