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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,660.33, 540,842.94 and 160,844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,660.33, 540,842.94 and 160,844.13 is: 241,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,660.33 : 540,842.94 = 160,844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,660.33/540,842.94 = 160,844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,660.33x = 540,842.94 × 160,844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,660.33x = 86,991,412,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,991,412,150.94/360,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,200.39

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