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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,220.88, 399,220.44 and 108,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,220.88, 399,220.44 and 108,342.16 is: 162,468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,220.88 : 399,220.44 = 108,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,220.88/399,220.44 = 108,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,220.88x = 399,220.44 × 108,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,220.88x = 43,252,404,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,404,785.75/266,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,468.12

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