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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,727.68, 401,055.93 and 161,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,727.68, 401,055.93 and 161,052.84 is: 241,257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,727.68 : 401,055.93 = 161,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,727.68/401,055.93 = 161,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,727.68x = 401,055.93 × 161,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,727.68x = 64,591,196,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,591,196,525.34/267,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,257.07

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