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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,698.28, 401,012.01 and 161,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,698.28, 401,012.01 and 161,023.35 is: 241,212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,698.28 : 401,012.01 = 161,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,698.28/401,012.01 = 161,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,698.28x = 401,012.01 × 161,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,698.28x = 64,572,297,240.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,572,297,240.43/267,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,212.97

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