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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,161.08, 645,258.04 and 160,356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,161.08, 645,258.04 and 160,356.35 is: 240,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,161.08 : 645,258.04 = 160,356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,161.08/645,258.04 = 160,356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,161.08x = 645,258.04 × 160,356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,161.08x = 103,471,225,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,471,225,314.81/430,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,540.65

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