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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,957.65, 713,938.95 and 160,417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,957.65, 713,938.95 and 160,417.29 is: 240,626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,957.65 : 713,938.95 = 160,417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,957.65/713,938.95 = 160,417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,957.65x = 713,938.95 × 160,417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,957.65x = 114,528,151,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,528,151,584.45/475,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,626.77

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