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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,668.36, 440,643.66 and 160,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,668.36, 440,643.66 and 160,543.24 is: 240,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,668.36 : 440,643.66 = 160,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,668.36/440,643.66 = 160,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,668.36x = 440,643.66 × 160,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,668.36x = 70,742,360,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,742,360,861.86/293,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,892.01

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