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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,308.61, 332,972.44 and 160,788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,308.61, 332,972.44 and 160,788.13 is: 221,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,308.61 : 332,972.44 = 160,788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,308.61/332,972.44 = 160,788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,308.61x = 332,972.44 × 160,788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,308.61x = 53,538,015,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538,015,969.14/241,308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,865.34

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