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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,307.61, 332,971.07 and 160,787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,307.61, 332,971.07 and 160,787.13 is: 221,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,307.61 : 332,971.07 = 160,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,307.61/332,971.07 = 160,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,307.61x = 332,971.07 × 160,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,307.61x = 53,537,461,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,461,914.39/241,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,863.96

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