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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,004.64, 683,972.40 and 160,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,004.64, 683,972.40 and 160,309.28 is: 240,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,004.64 : 683,972.40 = 160,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,004.64/683,972.40 = 160,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,004.64x = 683,972.40 × 160,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,004.64x = 109,647,122,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647,122,983.87/456,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,451.77

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