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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,867.67, 779,875.89 and 160,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,867.67, 779,875.89 and 160,068.96 is: 240,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,867.67 : 779,875.89 = 160,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,867.67/779,875.89 = 160,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,867.67x = 779,875.89 × 160,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,867.67x = 124,833,922,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,833,922,641.37/519,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,126.34

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