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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,252.40, 399,232.80 and 108,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,252.40, 399,232.80 and 108,302.40 is: 162,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,252.40 : 399,232.80 = 108,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,252.40/399,232.80 = 108,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,252.40x = 399,232.80 × 108,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,252.40x = 43,237,870,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,237,870,398.72/266,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,394.29

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