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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,868.73, 618,924.48 and 160,084.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,868.73, 618,924.48 and 160,084.34 is: 239,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,868.73 : 618,924.48 = 160,084.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,868.73/618,924.48 = 160,084.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,868.73x = 618,924.48 × 160,084.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,868.73x = 99,080,115,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,080,115,516.67/412,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,979.70

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