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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,889.60, 418,161.60 and 160,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,889.60, 418,161.60 and 160,502.40 is: 240,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,889.60 : 418,161.60 = 160,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,889.60/418,161.60 = 160,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,889.60x = 418,161.60 × 160,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,889.60x = 67,115,940,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,115,940,387.84/278,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,654.15

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