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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,005.70, 391,508.55 and 160,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,005.70, 391,508.55 and 160,841.10 is: 241,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,005.70 : 391,508.55 = 160,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,005.70/391,508.55 = 160,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,005.70x = 391,508.55 × 160,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,005.70x = 62,970,665,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970,665,841.41/261,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,261.65

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