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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,123.23, 847,728.60 and 160,308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,123.23, 847,728.60 and 160,308.62 is: 240,475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,123.23 : 847,728.60 = 160,308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,123.23/847,728.60 = 160,308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,123.23x = 847,728.60 × 160,308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,123.23x = 135,898,202,000.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,898,202,000.53/565,123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,475.34

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