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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,209.60, 801,314.40 and 160,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,209.60, 801,314.40 and 160,232.60 is: 240,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,209.60 : 801,314.40 = 160,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,209.60/801,314.40 = 160,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,209.60x = 801,314.40 × 160,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,209.60x = 128,396,689,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,396,689,729.44/534,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,348.90

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