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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,339.74, 560,143.26 and 160,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,339.74, 560,143.26 and 160,018.14 is: 240,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,339.74 : 560,143.26 = 160,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,339.74/560,143.26 = 160,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,339.74x = 560,143.26 × 160,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,339.74x = 89,633,082,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,633,082,598.74/373,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,084.49

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