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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,794.23, 713,692.42 and 160,472.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,794.23, 713,692.42 and 160,472.57 is: 240,709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,794.23 : 713,692.42 = 160,472.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,794.23/713,692.42 = 160,472.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,794.23x = 713,692.42 × 160,472.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,794.23x = 114,528,052,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,528,052,857.28/475,794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,709.21

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