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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,760.96, 521,779.68 and 160,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,760.96, 521,779.68 and 160,860.48 is: 241,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,760.96 : 521,779.68 = 160,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,760.96/521,779.68 = 160,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,760.96x = 521,779.68 × 160,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,760.96x = 83,933,729,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,933,729,779.05/347,760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,354.66

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