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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,741.08, 640,206.95 and 160,503.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,741.08, 640,206.95 and 160,503.89 is: 240,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,741.08 : 640,206.95 = 160,503.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,741.08/640,206.95 = 160,503.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,741.08x = 640,206.95 × 160,503.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,741.08x = 102,755,701,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,755,701,876.48/426,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,791.68

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