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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,438.20, 399,138.90 and 160,943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,438.20, 399,138.90 and 160,943.80 is: 241,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,438.20 : 399,138.90 = 160,943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,438.20/399,138.90 = 160,943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,438.20x = 399,138.90 × 160,943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,438.20x = 64,238,931,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,238,931,293.82/266,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,102.56

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