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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,153.60, 399,230.40 and 161,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,153.60, 399,230.40 and 161,177.60 is: 241,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,153.60 : 399,230.40 = 161,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,153.60/399,230.40 = 161,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,153.60x = 399,230.40 × 161,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,153.60x = 64,346,997,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,346,997,719.04/266,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,766.40

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