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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,910.80, 398,866.20 and 160,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,910.80, 398,866.20 and 160,934.80 is: 241,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,910.80 : 398,866.20 = 160,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,910.80/398,866.20 = 160,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,910.80x = 398,866.20 × 160,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,910.80x = 64,191,452,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,191,452,123.76/265,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,402.20

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