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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,177.82, 399,069.88 and 160,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,177.82, 399,069.88 and 160,973.40 is: 241,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,177.82 : 399,069.88 = 160,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,177.82/399,069.88 = 160,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,177.82x = 399,069.88 × 160,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,177.82x = 64,239,635,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239,635,421.19/266,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,341.05

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