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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,737.83, 640,202.08 and 160,500.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,737.83, 640,202.08 and 160,500.65 is: 240,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,737.83 : 640,202.08 = 160,500.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,737.83/640,202.08 = 160,500.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,737.83x = 640,202.08 × 160,500.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,737.83x = 102,752,849,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,752,849,971.35/426,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,786.83

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