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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,174.24, 398,810.22 and 160,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,174.24, 398,810.22 and 160,771.76 is: 240,885.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,174.24 : 398,810.22 = 160,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,174.24/398,810.22 = 160,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,174.24x = 398,810.22 × 160,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,174.24x = 64,117,420,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,420,975.39/266,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,885.15

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