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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,946.89, 713,922.78 and 160,406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,946.89, 713,922.78 and 160,406.53 is: 240,610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,946.89 : 713,922.78 = 160,406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,946.89/713,922.78 = 160,406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,946.89x = 713,922.78 × 160,406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,946.89x = 114,517,875,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,517,875,827.75/475,946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,610.62

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