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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,170.92, 525,251.82 and 160,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,170.92, 525,251.82 and 160,577.40 is: 240,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,170.92 : 525,251.82 = 160,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,170.92/525,251.82 = 160,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,170.92x = 525,251.82 × 160,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,170.92x = 84,343,571,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343,571,600.87/350,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,864.01

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