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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,886.15, 365,774.55 and 160,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,886.15, 365,774.55 and 160,233.40 is: 240,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,886.15 : 365,774.55 = 160,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,886.15/365,774.55 = 160,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,886.15x = 365,774.55 × 160,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,886.15x = 58,609,299,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609,299,779.97/243,886.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,314.18

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