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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,057.86, 801,217.83 and 160,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,057.86, 801,217.83 and 160,080.50 is: 240,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,057.86 : 801,217.83 = 160,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,057.86/801,217.83 = 160,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,057.86x = 801,217.83 × 160,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,057.86x = 128,259,350,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,259,350,835.32/534,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,160.03

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