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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,915.11, 365,872.67 and 160,789.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,915.11, 365,872.67 and 160,789.67 is: 241,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,915.11 : 365,872.67 = 160,789.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,915.11/365,872.67 = 160,789.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,915.11x = 365,872.67 × 160,789.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,915.11x = 58,828,543,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,828,543,238.01/243,915.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,184.50

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