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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,609.40, 311,414.10 and 160,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,609.40, 311,414.10 and 160,953.40 is: 241,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,609.40 : 311,414.10 = 160,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,609.40/311,414.10 = 160,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,609.40x = 311,414.10 × 160,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,609.40x = 50,123,158,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,123,158,202.94/207,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,430.10

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