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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,190.24, 577,472.19 and 160,717.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,190.24, 577,472.19 and 160,717.87 is: 240,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,190.24 : 577,472.19 = 160,717.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,190.24/577,472.19 = 160,717.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,190.24x = 577,472.19 × 160,717.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,190.24x = 92,810,100,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,810,100,480.18/385,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,946.14

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