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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,884.22, 914,871.27 and 160,601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,884.22, 914,871.27 and 160,601.97 is: 240,914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,884.22 : 914,871.27 = 160,601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,884.22/914,871.27 = 160,601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,884.22x = 914,871.27 × 160,601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,884.22x = 146,930,132,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,930,132,291.43/609,884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,914.79

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