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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,577.60, 439,783.20 and 160,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,577.60, 439,783.20 and 160,219.20 is: 240,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,577.60 : 439,783.20 = 160,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,577.60/439,783.20 = 160,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,577.60x = 439,783.20 × 160,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,577.60x = 70,461,712,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,461,712,477.44/293,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,010.52

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