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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,851.30, 988,276.95 and 160,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,851.30, 988,276.95 and 160,215.30 is: 240,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,851.30 : 988,276.95 = 160,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,851.30/988,276.95 = 160,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,851.30x = 988,276.95 × 160,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,851.30x = 158,337,088,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,337,088,027.34/658,851.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,322.95

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