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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,657.80, 832,121.10 and 160,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,657.80, 832,121.10 and 160,673.80 is: 241,049.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,657.80 : 832,121.10 = 160,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,657.80/832,121.10 = 160,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,657.80x = 832,121.10 × 160,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,657.80x = 133,700,059,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,700,059,197.18/554,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,049.63

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