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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,169.40, 307,754.10 and 160,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,169.40, 307,754.10 and 160,932.60 is: 241,398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,169.40 : 307,754.10 = 160,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,169.40/307,754.10 = 160,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,169.40x = 307,754.10 × 160,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,169.40x = 49,527,667,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527,667,473.66/205,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,398.90

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