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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,705.70, 801,985.65 and 160,728.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,705.70, 801,985.65 and 160,728.70 is: 241,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,705.70 : 801,985.65 = 160,728.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,705.70/801,985.65 = 160,728.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,705.70x = 801,985.65 × 160,728.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,705.70x = 128,902,110,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,902,110,943.16/534,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,071.14

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