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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,846.80, 988,270.20 and 160,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,846.80, 988,270.20 and 160,210.80 is: 240,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,846.80 : 988,270.20 = 160,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,846.80/988,270.20 = 160,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,846.80x = 988,270.20 × 160,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,846.80x = 158,331,559,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,331,559,358.16/658,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,316.20

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