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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,744.70, 399,145.05 and 166,952.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,744.70, 399,145.05 and 166,952.70 is: 249,820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,744.70 : 399,145.05 = 166,952.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,744.70/399,145.05 = 166,952.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,744.70x = 399,145.05 × 166,952.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,744.70x = 66,638,343,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,638,343,789.14/266,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,820.69

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