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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,159.63, 661,837.86 and 160,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,159.63, 661,837.86 and 160,676.88 is: 241,051.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,159.63 : 661,837.86 = 160,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,159.63/661,837.86 = 160,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,159.63x = 661,837.86 × 160,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,159.63x = 106,342,039,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,342,039,101.49/441,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,051.16

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