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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,526.55, 300,791.52 and 160,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,526.55, 300,791.52 and 160,446.20 is: 240,670.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,526.55 : 300,791.52 = 160,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,526.55/300,791.52 = 160,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,526.55x = 300,791.52 × 160,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,526.55x = 48,260,856,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260,856,376.22/200,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,670.66

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