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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,921.20, 304,381.80 and 160,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,921.20, 304,381.80 and 160,930.80 is: 241,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,921.20 : 304,381.80 = 160,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,921.20/304,381.80 = 160,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,921.20x = 304,381.80 × 160,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,921.20x = 48,984,406,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,984,406,579.44/202,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,396.20

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