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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,127.20, 399,190.80 and 166,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,127.20, 399,190.80 and 166,918.40 is: 250,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,127.20 : 399,190.80 = 166,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,127.20/399,190.80 = 166,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,127.20x = 399,190.80 × 166,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,127.20x = 66,632,289,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,632,289,630.72/266,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,377.60

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