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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,688.44, 400,997.32 and 161,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,688.44, 400,997.32 and 161,013.50 is: 241,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,688.44 : 400,997.32 = 161,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,688.44/400,997.32 = 161,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,688.44x = 400,997.32 × 161,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,688.44x = 64,565,981,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565,981,983.82/267,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,198.25

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