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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,098.28, 361,727.81 and 160,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,098.28, 361,727.81 and 160,363.59 is: 240,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,098.28 : 361,727.81 = 160,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,098.28/361,727.81 = 160,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,098.28x = 361,727.81 × 160,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,098.28x = 58,007,970,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,007,970,214.44/241,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,598.86

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