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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,907.60, 440,278.20 and 160,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,907.60, 440,278.20 and 160,592.40 is: 240,569.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,907.60 : 440,278.20 = 160,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,907.60/440,278.20 = 160,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,907.60x = 440,278.20 × 160,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,907.60x = 70,705,332,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,705,332,805.68/293,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,569.94

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