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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,909.60, 440,989.20 and 160,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,909.60, 440,989.20 and 160,634.16 is: 241,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,909.60 : 440,989.20 = 160,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,909.60/440,989.20 = 160,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,909.60x = 440,989.20 × 160,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,909.60x = 70,837,929,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837,929,711.07/293,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,019.45

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