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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,311.62, 332,976.58 and 160,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,311.62, 332,976.58 and 160,791.14 is: 221,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,311.62 : 332,976.58 = 160,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,311.62/332,976.58 = 160,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,311.62x = 332,976.58 × 160,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,311.62x = 53,539,683,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,683,891.50/241,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,869.48

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