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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,272.20, 399,408.30 and 166,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,272.20, 399,408.30 and 166,739.40 is: 250,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,272.20 : 399,408.30 = 166,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,272.20/399,408.30 = 166,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,272.20x = 399,408.30 × 166,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,272.20x = 66,597,100,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,597,100,297.02/266,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,109.10

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