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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,927.24, 465,139.92 and 160,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,927.24, 465,139.92 and 160,211.34 is: 240,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,927.24 : 465,139.92 = 160,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,927.24/465,139.92 = 160,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,927.24x = 465,139.92 × 160,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,927.24x = 74,520,689,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,520,689,870.69/309,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,445.76

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