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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,905.59, 440,983.20 and 160,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,905.59, 440,983.20 and 160,630.14 is: 241,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,905.59 : 440,983.20 = 160,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,905.59/440,983.20 = 160,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,905.59x = 440,983.20 × 160,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,905.59x = 70,835,193,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,835,193,153.65/293,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,013.43

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