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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,036.51, 360,783.66 and 160,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,036.51, 360,783.66 and 160,357.22 is: 241,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,036.51 : 360,783.66 = 160,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,036.51/360,783.66 = 160,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,036.51x = 360,783.66 × 160,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,036.51x = 57,854,262,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,854,262,935.11/240,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,022.76

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