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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,914.23, 365,871.34 and 160,788.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,914.23, 365,871.34 and 160,788.79 is: 241,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,914.23 : 365,871.34 = 160,788.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,914.23/365,871.34 = 160,788.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,914.23x = 365,871.34 × 160,788.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,914.23x = 58,828,010,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,828,010,054.28/243,914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,183.18

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