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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,638.94, 640,053.84 and 160,401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,638.94, 640,053.84 and 160,401.76 is: 240,638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,638.94 : 640,053.84 = 160,401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,638.94/640,053.84 = 160,401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,638.94x = 640,053.84 × 160,401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,638.94x = 102,665,762,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,665,762,430.76/426,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,638.52

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