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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,229.78, 840,216.69 and 160,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,229.78, 840,216.69 and 160,867.38 is: 241,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,229.78 : 840,216.69 = 160,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,229.78/840,216.69 = 160,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,229.78x = 840,216.69 × 160,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,229.78x = 135,163,457,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,163,457,552.57/560,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,264.32

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