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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,459.80, 662,189.70 and 160,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,459.80, 662,189.70 and 160,986.20 is: 241,479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,459.80 : 662,189.70 = 160,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,459.80/662,189.70 = 160,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,459.80x = 662,189.70 × 160,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,459.80x = 106,603,403,482.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,603,403,482.14/441,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,479.30

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