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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,314.06, 640,519.11 and 160,959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,314.06, 640,519.11 and 160,959.33 is: 241,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,314.06 : 640,519.11 = 160,959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,314.06/640,519.11 = 160,959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,314.06x = 640,519.11 × 160,959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,314.06x = 103,097,526,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,097,526,797.80/427,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,268.74

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