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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,996.80, 809,995.20 and 160,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,996.80, 809,995.20 and 160,916.80 is: 241,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,996.80 : 809,995.20 = 160,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,996.80/809,995.20 = 160,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,996.80x = 809,995.20 × 160,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,996.80x = 130,341,835,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,341,835,599.36/539,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,375.20

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