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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,441.95, 440,163.09 and 160,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,441.95, 440,163.09 and 160,249.39 is: 240,374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,441.95 : 440,163.09 = 160,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,441.95/440,163.09 = 160,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,441.95x = 440,163.09 × 160,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,441.95x = 70,535,866,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,535,866,673.02/293,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,374.18

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