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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,098.80, 399,167.40 and 160,690.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,098.80, 399,167.40 and 160,690.80 is: 241,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,098.80 : 399,167.40 = 160,690.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,098.80/399,167.40 = 160,690.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,098.80x = 399,167.40 × 160,690.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,098.80x = 64,142,528,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142,528,839.92/266,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,047.79

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