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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,669.40, 400,004.10 and 166,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,669.40, 400,004.10 and 166,942.20 is: 250,413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,669.40 : 400,004.10 = 166,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,669.40/400,004.10 = 166,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,669.40x = 400,004.10 × 166,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,669.40x = 66,777,564,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,777,564,463.02/266,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,413.30

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