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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,686.45, 400,994.33 and 161,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,686.45, 400,994.33 and 161,011.50 is: 241,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,686.45 : 400,994.33 = 161,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,686.45/400,994.33 = 161,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,686.45x = 400,994.33 × 161,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,686.45x = 64,564,697,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564,697,759.74/267,686.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,195.25

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