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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,410.82, 477,222.57 and 160,684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,410.82, 477,222.57 and 160,684.38 is: 240,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,410.82 : 477,222.57 = 160,684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,410.82/477,222.57 = 160,684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,410.82x = 477,222.57 × 160,684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,410.82x = 76,682,212,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,682,212,782.46/318,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,827.91

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