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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,871.40, 427,614.30 and 160,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,871.40, 427,614.30 and 160,455.40 is: 240,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,871.40 : 427,614.30 = 160,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,871.40/427,614.30 = 160,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,871.40x = 427,614.30 × 160,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,871.40x = 68,613,023,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,613,023,552.22/284,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,856.13

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