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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,943.87, 481,259.95 and 160,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,943.87, 481,259.95 and 160,951.19 is: 241,348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,943.87 : 481,259.95 = 160,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,943.87/481,259.95 = 160,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,943.87x = 481,259.95 × 160,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,943.87x = 77,459,358,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,459,358,843.16/320,943.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,348.62

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