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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,914.33, 365,871.48 and 160,788.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,914.33, 365,871.48 and 160,788.89 is: 241,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,914.33 : 365,871.48 = 160,788.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,914.33/365,871.48 = 160,788.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,914.33x = 365,871.48 × 160,788.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,914.33x = 58,828,066,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,828,066,518.56/243,914.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,183.32

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