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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,379.58, 440,069.36 and 160,187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,379.58, 440,069.36 and 160,187.17 is: 240,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,379.58 : 440,069.36 = 160,187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,379.58/440,069.36 = 160,187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,379.58x = 440,069.36 × 160,187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,379.58x = 70,493,465,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,493,465,382.11/293,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,280.75

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