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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,670.08, 401,588.28 and 161,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,670.08, 401,588.28 and 161,171.28 is: 241,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,670.08 : 401,588.28 = 161,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,670.08/401,588.28 = 161,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,670.08x = 401,588.28 × 161,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,670.08x = 64,724,497,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,724,497,120.60/267,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,806.99

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