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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,002.32, 493,685.97 and 160,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,002.32, 493,685.97 and 160,524.06 is: 240,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,002.32 : 493,685.97 = 160,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,002.32/493,685.97 = 160,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,002.32x = 493,685.97 × 160,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,002.32x = 79,248,476,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,248,476,269.44/329,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,875.13

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