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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,246.60, 555,629.10 and 160,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,246.60, 555,629.10 and 160,035.40 is: 240,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,246.60 : 555,629.10 = 160,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,246.60/555,629.10 = 160,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,246.60x = 555,629.10 × 160,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,246.60x = 88,920,325,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,920,325,270.14/370,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,165.14

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