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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,036.90, 391,555.35 and 160,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,036.90, 391,555.35 and 160,872.30 is: 241,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,036.90 : 391,555.35 = 160,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,036.90/391,555.35 = 160,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,036.90x = 391,555.35 × 160,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,036.90x = 62,990,409,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,990,409,731.81/261,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,308.45

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