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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,851.80, 988,277.70 and 160,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,851.80, 988,277.70 and 160,215.80 is: 240,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,851.80 : 988,277.70 = 160,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,851.80/988,277.70 = 160,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,851.80x = 988,277.70 × 160,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,851.80x = 158,337,702,327.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,337,702,327.66/658,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,323.70

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