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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,264.18, 400,512.61 and 160,691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,264.18, 400,512.61 and 160,691.67 is: 240,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,264.18 : 400,512.61 = 160,691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,264.18/400,512.61 = 160,691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,264.18x = 400,512.61 × 160,691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,264.18x = 64,359,040,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,359,040,156.96/267,264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,806.83

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