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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,043.80, 398,867.30 and 160,840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,043.80, 398,867.30 and 160,840.60 is: 241,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,043.80 : 398,867.30 = 160,840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,043.80/398,867.30 = 160,840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,043.80x = 398,867.30 × 160,840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,043.80x = 64,154,055,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154,055,852.38/266,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,140.95

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