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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,324.15, 360,797.88 and 160,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,324.15, 360,797.88 and 160,870.44 is: 241,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,324.15 : 360,797.88 = 160,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,324.15/360,797.88 = 160,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,324.15x = 360,797.88 × 160,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,324.15x = 58,041,713,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041,713,706.67/240,324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,514.28

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