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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,718.24, 522,999.52 and 161,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,718.24, 522,999.52 and 161,705.44 is: 242,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,718.24 : 522,999.52 = 161,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,718.24/522,999.52 = 161,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,718.24x = 522,999.52 × 161,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,718.24x = 84,571,867,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,571,867,501.39/348,718.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,522.06

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