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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,968.08, 522,003.96 and 160,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,968.08, 522,003.96 and 160,998.48 is: 241,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,968.08 : 522,003.96 = 160,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,968.08/522,003.96 = 160,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,968.08x = 522,003.96 × 160,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,968.08x = 84,041,844,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,041,844,113.98/347,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,521.71

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