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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,911.73, 365,867.59 and 160,786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,911.73, 365,867.59 and 160,786.29 is: 241,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,911.73 : 365,867.59 = 160,786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,911.73/365,867.59 = 160,786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,911.73x = 365,867.59 × 160,786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,911.73x = 58,826,491,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,491,256.32/243,911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,179.43

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