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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,976.60, 461,705.70 and 160,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,976.60, 461,705.70 and 160,232.60 is: 240,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,976.60 : 461,705.70 = 160,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,976.60/461,705.70 = 160,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,976.60x = 461,705.70 × 160,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,976.60x = 73,980,304,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,980,304,745.82/307,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,214.04

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