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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,949.96, 719,846.14 and 160,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,949.96, 719,846.14 and 160,104.29 is: 240,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,949.96 : 719,846.14 = 160,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,949.96/719,846.14 = 160,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,949.96x = 719,846.14 × 160,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,949.96x = 115,250,454,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,250,454,744.34/479,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,130.15

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