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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,917.80, 832,511.10 and 160,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,917.80, 832,511.10 and 160,933.80 is: 241,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,917.80 : 832,511.10 = 160,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,917.80/832,511.10 = 160,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,917.80x = 832,511.10 × 160,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,917.80x = 133,979,174,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,979,174,865.18/554,917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,439.68

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