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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,847.20, 440,463.60 and 160,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,847.20, 440,463.60 and 160,522.40 is: 240,615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,847.20 : 440,463.60 = 160,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,847.20/440,463.60 = 160,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,847.20x = 440,463.60 × 160,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,847.20x = 70,704,274,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,704,274,184.64/293,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,615.78

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