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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,311.36, 332,976.24 and 160,790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,311.36, 332,976.24 and 160,790.88 is: 221,869.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,311.36 : 332,976.24 = 160,790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,311.36/332,976.24 = 160,790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,311.36x = 332,976.24 × 160,790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,311.36x = 53,539,542,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,542,648.69/241,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,869.13

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