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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,555.66, 399,635.97 and 161,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,555.66, 399,635.97 and 161,349.74 is: 241,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,555.66 : 399,635.97 = 161,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,555.66/399,635.97 = 161,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,555.66x = 399,635.97 × 161,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,555.66x = 64,481,159,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,481,159,854.15/266,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,905.05

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