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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,948.31, 713,924.91 and 160,407.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,948.31, 713,924.91 and 160,407.95 is: 240,612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,948.31 : 713,924.91 = 160,407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,948.31/713,924.91 = 160,407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,948.31x = 713,924.91 × 160,407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,948.31x = 114,519,227,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,519,227,697.41/475,948.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,612.74

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