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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,122.82, 399,355.54 and 106,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,122.82, 399,355.54 and 106,171.44 is: 159,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,122.82 : 399,355.54 = 106,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,122.82/399,355.54 = 106,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,122.82x = 399,355.54 × 106,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,122.82x = 42,400,152,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,400,152,753.78/266,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,325.51

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