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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,704.40, 400,056.60 and 166,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,704.40, 400,056.60 and 166,977.20 is: 250,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,704.40 : 400,056.60 = 166,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,704.40/400,056.60 = 166,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,704.40x = 400,056.60 × 166,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,704.40x = 66,800,330,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,800,330,909.52/266,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,465.80

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