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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,812.14, 398,266.86 and 160,409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,812.14, 398,266.86 and 160,409.64 is: 240,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,812.14 : 398,266.86 = 160,409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,812.14/398,266.86 = 160,409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,812.14x = 398,266.86 × 160,409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,812.14x = 63,885,843,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,885,843,636.53/265,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,342.08

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