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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,844.68, 476,759.64 and 160,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,844.68, 476,759.64 and 160,030.76 is: 240,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,844.68 : 476,759.64 = 160,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,844.68/476,759.64 = 160,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,844.68x = 476,759.64 × 160,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,844.68x = 76,296,207,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296,207,526.53/317,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,042.42

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