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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,768.42, 640,247.88 and 160,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,768.42, 640,247.88 and 160,531.14 is: 240,832.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,768.42 : 640,247.88 = 160,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,768.42/640,247.88 = 160,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,768.42x = 640,247.88 × 160,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,768.42x = 102,779,722,058.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,779,722,058.98/426,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,832.54

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