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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,695.53, 401,007.89 and 161,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,695.53, 401,007.89 and 161,020.60 is: 241,208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,695.53 : 401,007.89 = 161,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,695.53/401,007.89 = 161,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,695.53x = 401,007.89 × 161,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,695.53x = 64,570,530,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,530,247.43/267,695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,208.85

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