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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,093.40, 429,140.10 and 160,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,093.40, 429,140.10 and 160,122.20 is: 240,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,093.40 : 429,140.10 = 160,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,093.40/429,140.10 = 160,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,093.40x = 429,140.10 × 160,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,093.40x = 68,714,856,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714,856,920.22/286,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,183.30

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