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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,307.87, 914,003.28 and 160,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,307.87, 914,003.28 and 160,027.95 is: 240,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,307.87 : 914,003.28 = 160,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,307.87/914,003.28 = 160,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,307.87x = 914,003.28 × 160,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,307.87x = 146,266,071,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,266,071,191.68/609,307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,052.82

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