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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,905.02, 440,982.35 and 160,629.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,905.02, 440,982.35 and 160,629.57 is: 241,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,905.02 : 440,982.35 = 160,629.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,905.02/440,982.35 = 160,629.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,905.02x = 440,982.35 × 160,629.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,905.02x = 70,834,805,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,834,805,659.66/293,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,012.57

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