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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,254.60, 555,641.10 and 160,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,254.60, 555,641.10 and 160,043.40 is: 240,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,254.60 : 555,641.10 = 160,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,254.60/555,641.10 = 160,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,254.60x = 555,641.10 × 160,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,254.60x = 88,926,690,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,926,690,823.74/370,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,177.14

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