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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,246.12, 801,498.78 and 160,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,246.12, 801,498.78 and 160,269.12 is: 240,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,246.12 : 801,498.78 = 160,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,246.12/801,498.78 = 160,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,246.12x = 801,498.78 × 160,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,246.12x = 128,455,504,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,455,504,151.67/534,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,442.56

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