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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,822.14, 398,281.86 and 160,419.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,822.14, 398,281.86 and 160,419.63 is: 240,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,822.14 : 398,281.86 = 160,419.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,822.14/398,281.86 = 160,419.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,822.14x = 398,281.86 × 160,419.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,822.14x = 63,892,228,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892,228,616.91/265,822.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,357.06

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