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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,118.22, 847,720.74 and 160,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,118.22, 847,720.74 and 160,303.50 is: 240,467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,118.22 : 847,720.74 = 160,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,118.22/847,720.74 = 160,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,118.22x = 847,720.74 × 160,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,118.22x = 135,892,601,644.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,892,601,644.59/565,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,467.56

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