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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,898.73, 440,972.92 and 160,623.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,898.73, 440,972.92 and 160,623.29 is: 241,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,898.73 : 440,972.92 = 160,623.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,898.73/440,972.92 = 160,623.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,898.73x = 440,972.92 × 160,623.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,898.73x = 70,830,522,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,830,522,514.52/293,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,003.16

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