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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,912.86, 365,869.28 and 160,787.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,912.86, 365,869.28 and 160,787.42 is: 241,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,912.86 : 365,869.28 = 160,787.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,912.86/365,869.28 = 160,787.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,912.86x = 365,869.28 × 160,787.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,912.86x = 58,827,174,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,827,174,955.17/243,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,181.12

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