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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,902.40, 427,660.80 and 160,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,902.40, 427,660.80 and 160,486.40 is: 240,902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,902.40 : 427,660.80 = 160,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,902.40/427,660.80 = 160,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,902.40x = 427,660.80 × 160,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,902.40x = 68,633,742,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,633,742,213.12/284,902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,902.65

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