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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,411.20, 399,098.40 and 160,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,411.20, 399,098.40 and 160,916.80 is: 241,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,411.20 : 399,098.40 = 160,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,411.20/399,098.40 = 160,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,411.20x = 399,098.40 × 160,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,411.20x = 64,221,637,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,221,637,413.12/266,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,062.08

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