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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,662.40, 399,993.60 and 108,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,662.40, 399,993.60 and 108,809.60 is: 163,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,662.40 : 399,993.60 = 108,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,662.40/399,993.60 = 108,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,662.40x = 399,993.60 × 108,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,662.40x = 43,523,143,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,523,143,618.56/266,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,214.40

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