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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,977.60, 400,466.40 and 162,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,977.60, 400,466.40 and 162,001.60 is: 243,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,977.60 : 400,466.40 = 162,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,977.60/400,466.40 = 162,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,977.60x = 400,466.40 × 162,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,977.60x = 64,876,197,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,876,197,546.24/266,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,002.40

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