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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,481.80, 380,222.70 and 160,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,481.80, 380,222.70 and 160,400.20 is: 240,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,481.80 : 380,222.70 = 160,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,481.80/380,222.70 = 160,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,481.80x = 380,222.70 × 160,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,481.80x = 60,987,797,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987,797,124.54/253,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,600.30

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