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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,119.60, 398,641.80 and 165,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,119.60, 398,641.80 and 165,972.40 is: 248,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,119.60 : 398,641.80 = 165,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,119.60/398,641.80 = 165,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,119.60x = 398,641.80 × 165,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,119.60x = 66,163,536,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,163,536,286.32/266,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,623.31

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