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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,744.93, 640,212.74 and 160,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,744.93, 640,212.74 and 160,507.76 is: 240,797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,744.93 : 640,212.74 = 160,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,744.93/640,212.74 = 160,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,744.93x = 640,212.74 × 160,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,744.93x = 102,759,110,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,759,110,021.07/426,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,797.49

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