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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,949.31, 713,926.41 and 160,408.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,949.31, 713,926.41 and 160,408.95 is: 240,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,949.31 : 713,926.41 = 160,408.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,949.31/713,926.41 = 160,408.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,949.31x = 713,926.41 × 160,408.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,949.31x = 114,520,185,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,520,185,805.37/475,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,614.25

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