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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,914.16, 440,996.06 and 160,638.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,914.16, 440,996.06 and 160,638.68 is: 241,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,914.16 : 440,996.06 = 160,638.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,914.16/440,996.06 = 160,638.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,914.16x = 440,996.06 × 160,638.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,914.16x = 70,841,024,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841,024,963.60/293,914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,026.24

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