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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,262.54, 661,761.87 and 160,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,262.54, 661,761.87 and 160,714.18 is: 241,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,262.54 : 661,761.87 = 160,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,262.54/661,761.87 = 160,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,262.54x = 661,761.87 × 160,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,262.54x = 106,354,516,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,354,516,292.32/441,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,023.22

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