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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,444.60, 555,926.10 and 160,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,444.60, 555,926.10 and 160,233.40 is: 240,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,444.60 : 555,926.10 = 160,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,444.60/555,926.10 = 160,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,444.60x = 555,926.10 × 160,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,444.60x = 89,077,929,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,077,929,151.74/370,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,462.22

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