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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,168.81, 808,872.28 and 160,120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,168.81, 808,872.28 and 160,120.40 is: 240,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,168.81 : 808,872.28 = 160,120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,168.81/808,872.28 = 160,120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,168.81x = 808,872.28 × 160,120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,168.81x = 129,516,948,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,516,948,577.85/539,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,215.95

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