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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,168.32, 332,926.56 and 160,729.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,168.32, 332,926.56 and 160,729.92 is: 221,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,168.32 : 332,926.56 = 160,729.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,168.32/332,926.56 = 160,729.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,168.32x = 332,926.56 × 160,729.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,168.32x = 53,511,259,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,511,259,354.68/241,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,883.45

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