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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,451.76, 440,177.64 and 160,259.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,451.76, 440,177.64 and 160,259.35 is: 240,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,451.76 : 440,177.64 = 160,259.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,451.76/440,177.64 = 160,259.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,451.76x = 440,177.64 × 160,259.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,451.76x = 70,542,582,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,542,582,470.93/293,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,389.03

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