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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,950.29, 391,518.72 and 160,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,950.29, 391,518.72 and 160,994.13 is: 241,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,950.29 : 391,518.72 = 160,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,950.29/391,518.72 = 160,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,950.29x = 391,518.72 × 160,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,950.29x = 63,032,215,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,032,215,705.11/260,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,548.75

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