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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,520.86, 645,359.68 and 160,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,520.86, 645,359.68 and 160,451.27 is: 240,519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,520.86 : 645,359.68 = 160,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,520.86/645,359.68 = 160,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,520.86x = 645,359.68 × 160,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,520.86x = 103,548,780,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,548,780,262.79/430,520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,519.77

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