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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,531.60, 439,714.20 and 160,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,531.60, 439,714.20 and 160,173.20 is: 239,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,531.60 : 439,714.20 = 160,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,531.60/439,714.20 = 160,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,531.60x = 439,714.20 × 160,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,531.60x = 70,430,430,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,430,430,499.44/293,531.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,941.56

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