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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,749.20, 399,151.80 and 166,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,749.20, 399,151.80 and 166,957.20 is: 249,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,749.20 : 399,151.80 = 166,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,749.20/399,151.80 = 166,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,749.20x = 399,151.80 × 166,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,749.20x = 66,641,266,902.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,641,266,902.96/266,749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,827.43

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