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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,425.60, 417,638.40 and 160,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,425.60, 417,638.40 and 160,460.80 is: 240,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,425.60 : 417,638.40 = 160,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,425.60/417,638.40 = 160,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,425.60x = 417,638.40 × 160,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,425.60x = 67,014,591,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,014,591,774.72/278,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,691.20

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