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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,157.68, 999,227.26 and 160,714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,157.68, 999,227.26 and 160,714.39 is: 241,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,157.68 : 999,227.26 = 160,714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,157.68/999,227.26 = 160,714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,157.68x = 999,227.26 × 160,714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,157.68x = 160,590,199,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,590,199,562.27/666,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,069.35

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