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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,310.62, 332,975.20 and 160,790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,310.62, 332,975.20 and 160,790.14 is: 221,868.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,310.62 : 332,975.20 = 160,790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,310.62/332,975.20 = 160,790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,310.62x = 332,975.20 × 160,790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,310.62x = 53,539,129,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,129,024.53/241,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,868.10

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