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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,067.82, 399,087.14 and 160,858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,067.82, 399,087.14 and 160,858.54 is: 241,278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,067.82 : 399,087.14 = 160,858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,067.82/399,087.14 = 160,858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,067.82x = 399,087.14 × 160,858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,067.82x = 64,196,574,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,196,574,673.18/266,067.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,278.99

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