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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,898.89, 440,973.16 and 160,623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,898.89, 440,973.16 and 160,623.45 is: 241,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,898.89 : 440,973.16 = 160,623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,898.89/440,973.16 = 160,623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,898.89x = 440,973.16 × 160,623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,898.89x = 70,830,629,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,830,629,513.48/293,898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,003.39

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