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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,892.30, 832,472.85 and 160,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,892.30, 832,472.85 and 160,908.30 is: 241,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,892.30 : 832,472.85 = 160,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,892.30/832,472.85 = 160,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,892.30x = 832,472.85 × 160,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,892.30x = 133,951,791,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,951,791,089.66/554,892.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,401.42

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