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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,079.62, 719,613.96 and 160,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,079.62, 719,613.96 and 160,145.82 is: 240,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,079.62 : 719,613.96 = 160,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,079.62/719,613.96 = 160,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,079.62x = 719,613.96 × 160,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,079.62x = 115,243,167,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,243,167,707.65/480,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,050.11

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