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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,145.60, 399,218.40 and 160,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,145.60, 399,218.40 and 160,910.40 is: 241,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,145.60 : 399,218.40 = 160,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,145.60/399,218.40 = 160,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,145.60x = 399,218.40 × 160,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,145.60x = 64,238,392,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238,392,431.36/266,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,365.60

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