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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,073.60, 399,110.40 and 160,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,073.60, 399,110.40 and 160,838.40 is: 241,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,073.60 : 399,110.40 = 160,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,073.60/399,110.40 = 160,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,073.60x = 399,110.40 × 160,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,073.60x = 64,192,278,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,192,278,159.36/266,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,257.60

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