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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,161.92, 525,238.32 and 160,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,161.92, 525,238.32 and 160,568.40 is: 240,850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,161.92 : 525,238.32 = 160,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,161.92/525,238.32 = 160,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,161.92x = 525,238.32 × 160,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,161.92x = 84,336,676,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,336,676,661.09/350,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,850.51

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