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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,695.78, 401,008.26 and 161,020.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,695.78, 401,008.26 and 161,020.85 is: 241,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,695.78 : 401,008.26 = 161,020.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,695.78/401,008.26 = 161,020.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,695.78x = 401,008.26 × 161,020.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,695.78x = 64,570,690,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,570,690,882.22/267,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,209.22

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