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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,911.28, 640,366.91 and 160,731.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,911.28, 640,366.91 and 160,731.51 is: 241,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,911.28 : 640,366.91 = 160,731.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,911.28/640,366.91 = 160,731.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,911.28x = 640,366.91 × 160,731.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,911.28x = 102,927,137,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,927,137,598.33/426,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,097.26

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