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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,693.78, 401,005.29 and 161,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,693.78, 401,005.29 and 161,018.82 is: 241,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,693.78 : 401,005.29 = 161,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,693.78/401,005.29 = 161,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,693.78x = 401,005.29 × 161,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,693.78x = 64,569,398,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569,398,609.56/267,693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,206.20

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