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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,917.03, 524,241.92 and 160,535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,917.03, 524,241.92 and 160,535.79 is: 240,512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,917.03 : 524,241.92 = 160,535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,917.03/524,241.92 = 160,535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,917.03x = 524,241.92 × 160,535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,917.03x = 84,159,591,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159,591,179.66/349,917.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,512.99

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