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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,591.40, 311,387.10 and 160,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,591.40, 311,387.10 and 160,935.40 is: 241,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,591.40 : 311,387.10 = 160,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,591.40/311,387.10 = 160,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,591.40x = 311,387.10 × 160,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,591.40x = 50,113,207,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,113,207,493.34/207,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,403.10

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