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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,189.60, 801,284.40 and 160,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,189.60, 801,284.40 and 160,212.60 is: 240,318.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,189.60 : 801,284.40 = 160,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,189.60/801,284.40 = 160,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,189.60x = 801,284.40 × 160,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,189.60x = 128,375,857,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,375,857,063.44/534,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,318.90

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