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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,911.91, 365,867.87 and 160,786.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,911.91, 365,867.87 and 160,786.47 is: 241,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,911.91 : 365,867.87 = 160,786.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,911.91/365,867.87 = 160,786.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,911.91x = 365,867.87 × 160,786.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,911.91x = 58,826,604,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826,604,776.22/243,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,179.71

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