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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,504.56, 696,589.76 and 160,816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,504.56, 696,589.76 and 160,816.26 is: 241,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,504.56 : 696,589.76 = 160,816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,504.56/696,589.76 = 160,816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,504.56x = 696,589.76 × 160,816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,504.56x = 112,022,959,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,022,959,957.50/464,504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,166.55

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