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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,696.28, 401,009.04 and 161,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,696.28, 401,009.04 and 161,021.32 is: 241,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,696.28 : 401,009.04 = 161,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,696.28/401,009.04 = 161,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,696.28x = 401,009.04 × 161,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,696.28x = 64,571,004,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571,004,952.73/267,696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,209.94

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