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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,619.78, 399,930.06 and 106,767.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,619.78, 399,930.06 and 106,767.69 is: 160,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,619.78 : 399,930.06 = 106,767.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,619.78/399,930.06 = 106,767.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,619.78x = 399,930.06 × 106,767.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,619.78x = 42,699,608,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,608,667.76/266,619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,151.69

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