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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,762.78, 713,644.17 and 160,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,762.78, 713,644.17 and 160,193.26 is: 240,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,762.78 : 713,644.17 = 160,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,762.78/713,644.17 = 160,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,762.78x = 713,644.17 × 160,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,762.78x = 114,320,986,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,320,986,072.29/475,762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,289.89

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