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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,137.60, 801,206.40 and 160,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,137.60, 801,206.40 and 160,160.60 is: 240,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,137.60 : 801,206.40 = 160,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,137.60/801,206.40 = 160,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,137.60x = 801,206.40 × 160,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,137.60x = 128,321,697,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,321,697,747.84/534,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,240.90

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