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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,151.20, 399,226.80 and 166,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,151.20, 399,226.80 and 166,942.40 is: 250,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,151.20 : 399,226.80 = 166,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,151.20/399,226.80 = 166,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,151.20x = 399,226.80 × 166,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,151.20x = 66,647,880,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,647,880,136.32/266,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,413.60

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