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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,176.24, 398,813.22 and 160,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,176.24, 398,813.22 and 160,773.76 is: 240,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,176.24 : 398,813.22 = 160,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,176.24/398,813.22 = 160,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,176.24x = 398,813.22 × 160,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,176.24x = 64,118,700,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118,700,917.11/266,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,888.15

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