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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,630.40, 399,799.80 and 108,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,630.40, 399,799.80 and 108,680.40 is: 162,961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,630.40 : 399,799.80 = 108,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,630.40/399,799.80 = 108,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,630.40x = 399,799.80 × 108,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,630.40x = 43,450,402,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,450,402,183.92/266,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,961.17

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