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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,197.76, 525,119.90 and 160,498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,197.76, 525,119.90 and 160,498.13 is: 240,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,197.76 : 525,119.90 = 160,498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,197.76/525,119.90 = 160,498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,197.76x = 525,119.90 × 160,498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,197.76x = 84,280,758,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,280,758,547.70/350,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,666.18

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