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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,264.96, 399,286.40 and 108,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,264.96, 399,286.40 and 108,386.24 is: 162,534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,264.96 : 399,286.40 = 108,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,264.96/399,286.40 = 108,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,264.96x = 399,286.40 × 108,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,264.96x = 43,277,151,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277,151,579.14/266,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,534.16

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