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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,523.80, 399,785.70 and 108,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,523.80, 399,785.70 and 108,666.20 is: 162,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,523.80 : 399,785.70 = 108,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,523.80/399,785.70 = 108,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,523.80x = 399,785.70 × 108,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,523.80x = 43,443,192,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,443,192,833.34/266,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,999.30

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