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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,240.48, 400,302.96 and 160,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,240.48, 400,302.96 and 160,285.25 is: 240,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,240.48 : 400,302.96 = 160,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,240.48/400,302.96 = 160,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,240.48x = 400,302.96 × 160,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,240.48x = 64,162,659,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,162,659,068.93/267,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,093.34

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