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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,717.51, 493,801.22 and 160,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,717.51, 493,801.22 and 160,708.19 is: 240,684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,717.51 : 493,801.22 = 160,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,717.51/493,801.22 = 160,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,717.51x = 493,801.22 × 160,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,717.51x = 79,357,897,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,357,897,013.44/329,717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,684.51

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