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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,272.22, 400,524.60 and 160,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,272.22, 400,524.60 and 160,699.68 is: 240,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,272.22 : 400,524.60 = 160,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,272.22/400,524.60 = 160,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,272.22x = 400,524.60 × 160,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,272.22x = 64,364,175,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,364,175,052.13/267,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,818.80

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