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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,150.40, 399,225.60 and 108,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,150.40, 399,225.60 and 108,297.60 is: 162,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,150.40 : 399,225.60 = 108,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,150.40/399,225.60 = 108,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,150.40x = 399,225.60 × 108,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,150.40x = 43,235,174,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235,174,338.56/266,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,446.40

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