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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,519.79, 510,779.69 and 160,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,519.79, 510,779.69 and 160,563.34 is: 240,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,519.79 : 510,779.69 = 160,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,519.79/510,779.69 = 160,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,519.79x = 510,779.69 × 160,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,519.79x = 82,012,493,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,012,493,468.34/340,519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,845.01

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