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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,992.92, 801,120.63 and 160,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533,992.92, 801,120.63 and 160,015.92 is: 240,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533,992.92 : 801,120.63 = 160,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533,992.92/801,120.63 = 160,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533,992.92x = 801,120.63 × 160,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533,992.92x = 128,192,055,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,192,055,842.50/533,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,063.21

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