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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,721.60, 417,909.60 and 160,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,721.60, 417,909.60 and 160,334.40 is: 240,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,721.60 : 417,909.60 = 160,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,721.60/417,909.60 = 160,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,721.60x = 417,909.60 × 160,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,721.60x = 67,005,284,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005,284,970.24/278,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,402.20

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