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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,946.16, 695,748.56 and 160,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,946.16, 695,748.56 and 160,263.04 is: 240,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,946.16 : 695,748.56 = 160,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,946.16/695,748.56 = 160,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,946.16x = 695,748.56 × 160,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,946.16x = 111,502,778,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,502,778,065.06/463,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,335.60

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