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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,530.80, 388,835.40 and 160,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,530.80, 388,835.40 and 160,919.60 is: 241,093.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,530.80 : 388,835.40 = 160,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,530.80/388,835.40 = 160,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,530.80x = 388,835.40 × 160,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,530.80x = 62,571,237,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571,237,033.84/259,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,093.69

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