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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,008.20, 391,512.30 and 160,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,008.20, 391,512.30 and 160,843.60 is: 241,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,008.20 : 391,512.30 = 160,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,008.20/391,512.30 = 160,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,008.20x = 391,512.30 × 160,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,008.20x = 62,972,247,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972,247,776.28/261,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,265.40

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