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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,130.60, 398,658.30 and 165,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,130.60, 398,658.30 and 165,983.40 is: 248,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,130.60 : 398,658.30 = 165,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,130.60/398,658.30 = 165,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,130.60x = 398,658.30 × 165,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,130.60x = 66,170,660,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,170,660,072.22/266,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,639.80

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