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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,912.80, 398,869.20 and 160,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,912.80, 398,869.20 and 160,936.80 is: 241,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,912.80 : 398,869.20 = 160,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,912.80/398,869.20 = 160,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,912.80x = 398,869.20 × 160,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,912.80x = 64,192,732,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,192,732,666.56/265,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,405.20

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