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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,643.94, 666,557.23 and 160,264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,643.94, 666,557.23 and 160,264.90 is: 240,250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,643.94 : 666,557.23 = 160,264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,643.94/666,557.23 = 160,264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,643.94x = 666,557.23 × 160,264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,643.94x = 106,825,727,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,825,727,810.23/444,643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,250.05

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