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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,196.62, 840,333.22 and 160,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,196.62, 840,333.22 and 160,806.68 is: 241,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,196.62 : 840,333.22 = 160,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,196.62/840,333.22 = 160,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,196.62x = 840,333.22 × 160,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,196.62x = 135,131,195,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,131,195,201.91/560,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,221.01

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