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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,704.11, 401,356.44 and 161,063.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,704.11, 401,356.44 and 161,063.07 is: 241,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,704.11 : 401,356.44 = 161,063.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,704.11/401,356.44 = 161,063.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,704.11x = 401,356.44 × 161,063.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,704.11x = 64,643,700,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643,700,390.67/267,704.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,474.44

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