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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,821.62, 595,229.19 and 160,160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,821.62, 595,229.19 and 160,160.68 is: 240,239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,821.62 : 595,229.19 = 160,160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,821.62/595,229.19 = 160,160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,821.62x = 595,229.19 × 160,160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,821.62x = 95,332,311,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,332,311,826.25/396,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,239.71

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