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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,174.81, 399,065.39 and 160,970.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,174.81, 399,065.39 and 160,970.39 is: 241,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,174.81 : 399,065.39 = 160,970.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,174.81/399,065.39 = 160,970.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,174.81x = 399,065.39 × 160,970.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,174.81x = 64,237,711,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,711,463.80/266,174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,336.55

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