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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,031.27, 493,729.29 and 160,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,031.27, 493,729.29 and 160,552.99 is: 240,918.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,031.27 : 493,729.29 = 160,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,031.27/493,729.29 = 160,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,031.27x = 493,729.29 × 160,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,031.27x = 79,269,713,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269,713,760.08/329,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,918.48

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