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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,166.60, 399,249.90 and 161,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,166.60, 399,249.90 and 161,190.60 is: 241,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,166.60 : 399,249.90 = 161,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,166.60/399,249.90 = 161,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,166.60x = 399,249.90 × 161,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,166.60x = 64,355,330,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,355,330,930.94/266,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,785.90

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