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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,910.65, 640,365.98 and 160,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,910.65, 640,365.98 and 160,730.88 is: 241,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,910.65 : 640,365.98 = 160,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,910.65/640,365.98 = 160,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,910.65x = 640,365.98 × 160,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,910.65x = 102,926,586,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,926,586,683.81/426,910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,096.32

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