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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,119.40, 399,227.70 and 108,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,119.40, 399,227.70 and 108,363.80 is: 162,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,119.40 : 399,227.70 = 108,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,119.40/399,227.70 = 108,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,119.40x = 399,227.70 × 108,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,119.40x = 43,261,830,637.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261,830,637.26/266,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,565.49

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