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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,450.76, 440,176.14 and 160,258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,450.76, 440,176.14 and 160,258.35 is: 240,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,450.76 : 440,176.14 = 160,258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,450.76/440,176.14 = 160,258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,450.76x = 440,176.14 × 160,258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,450.76x = 70,541,901,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,541,901,905.77/293,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,387.53

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