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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,097.53, 361,726.68 and 160,362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,097.53, 361,726.68 and 160,362.83 is: 240,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,097.53 : 361,726.68 = 160,362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,097.53/361,726.68 = 160,362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,097.53x = 361,726.68 × 160,362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,097.53x = 58,007,514,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,007,514,995.62/241,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,597.72

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